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Which of the following is an example of a simple word?
Which of the following is an example of a simple word?
Complex words can only consist of one root and one affix.
Complex words can only consist of one root and one affix.
False
What is the term for the core meaning-bearing part of a word?
What is the term for the core meaning-bearing part of a word?
Root
The word 'desordenar' consists of three morphemes: 'des-', 'orden', and _______.
The word 'desordenar' consists of three morphemes: 'des-', 'orden', and _______.
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Match the following morpheme types with their definitions:
Match the following morpheme types with their definitions:
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Which of the following examples includes an inflectional affix?
Which of the following examples includes an inflectional affix?
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All morphemes in a word contribute to its overall meaning.
All morphemes in a word contribute to its overall meaning.
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From which lexical base does the word 'pesquero' originate?
From which lexical base does the word 'pesquero' originate?
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The affix 'anti-' in 'antigrasa' indicates a _______ meaning.
The affix 'anti-' in 'antigrasa' indicates a _______ meaning.
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Which of the following words is an example of a derivational affix?
Which of the following words is an example of a derivational affix?
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Study Notes
Word Structure
- Words are the basic unit of language
- Simple words have a root and can have inflectional affixes
- Complex words have multiple roots or roots with derivational affixes
Word Constituents
- Roots: the core meaning of a word, not further divisible
- Affixes: morphemes added to a root to change its meaning or function; derivational affixes create new words, while inflectional affixes change the word's form
- Derivational affixes: prefixes and suffixes that change the word's meaning
- Inflectional affixes: suffixes that change the word's form for tense, number, gender, etc.
- Interfix: a morpheme that appears between the root and the suffix
Types of Affixes
- Prefixes: placed before the root
- Suffixes: placed after the root
Word Formation Processes
- Derivation: creating new words from existing ones
- Compounding: joining two or more words to create a new word
- Parasynthsis: creating new words with prefix and suffix simultaneously
- Acronyms/Initialisms: use first letters of words as a new word
Types of Morphemes
- Roots
- Derivational affixes
- Inflectional affixes
- Interfixes
Examples of Derivation Processes
- Adding
-nesstohappycreateshappiness. - Adding
un-tohappycreatesunhappy
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Description
Explore the fascinating world of word structure and constituents. This quiz will test your understanding of roots, affixes, and the processes of word formation including derivation and compounding. Perfect for language enthusiasts and students alike!
