Which of the following is an example of a free morpheme? A) Dis- B) Un- C) -ness D) Silly
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for an example of a free morpheme from a list of options. A free morpheme is a morpheme that can stand alone as a word, unlike bound morphemes which cannot. We need to identify which of the provided options fits this definition.
Answer
Silly
The final answer is 'Silly'.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 'Silly'.
More Information
Free morphemes can stand alone as words, while bound morphemes need to be attached to other morphemes. 'Silly' is a free morpheme because it can stand as an independent word.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing bound and free morphemes. To avoid this, remember that bound morphemes like prefixes or suffixes can't stand alone.
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