Topic 2- Morphology And Morphemes Flashcards

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What is morphology?

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Study, analysis, and description of the structure of words and other linguistic units, such as root words, prefixes and suffixes

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What is a morpheme?

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Smallest meaningful unit in language.

Not necessarily the same as a word

Example: “Unbreakable” is composed of three morphemes: un- (a bound morpheme signifying “not”), -break- (the root, a free morpheme), and -able (a free morpheme signifying “can be done”)

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What is the difference between a morpheme and a word?

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The main difference between a morpheme and a word is that a morpheme sometimes does not stand alone, but a word, by definition, always stands alone.

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How are words formed?

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Formed using a number of linguistic elements: prefixes, suffixes and combined forms

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What are the 3 types of verbs?

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Action: jump, think

Linking: appear, become, feel - they don’t describe a direct action taken or controlled by the subject

Helping: might, shall, will - used with a main verb

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What are the 8 types of nouns?

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  1. proper nouns (always capitalised)
  2. common nouns
  3. concrete nouns
  4. abstract nouns (express things that Connor be seen or touched ex: liberty and love)
  5. collective nouns (group, flock, choir)
  6. compound nouns (haircut, toothbrush)
  7. countable nouns
  8. non-countable nouns. (Homework, money, travel)
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