Topic 2- Morphology And Morphemes Flashcards
What is morphology?
Study, analysis, and description of the structure of words and other linguistic units, such as root words, prefixes and suffixes
What is a morpheme?
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”)
What is the difference between a morpheme and a word?
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.
How are words formed?
Formed using a number of linguistic elements: prefixes, suffixes and combined forms
What are the 3 types of verbs?
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
What are the 8 types of nouns?
- proper nouns (always capitalised)
- common nouns
- concrete nouns
- abstract nouns (express things that Connor be seen or touched ex: liberty and love)
- collective nouns (group, flock, choir)
- compound nouns (haircut, toothbrush)
- countable nouns
- non-countable nouns. (Homework, money, travel)