MLAT Word Structure & Morphological Analysis 4

Question 1

In the word 'unbreakable,' how many morphemes are present?

Accepted Answer

Three (un-, break, -able)

Answer

'Un-', 'break', and '-able' are three distinct morphemes each carrying separate meaning.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a BOUND morpheme?

Accepted Answer

-ness

Answer

'-ness' is a bound morpheme because it cannot stand alone as a word.

Question 3

The suffix '-ist' in 'pianist' functions primarily to indicate:

Accepted Answer

A person who performs or practices something

Answer

The suffix '-ist' derives agent nouns, meaning a person who plays or practices a skill.

Question 4

What morphological process creates 'teeth' from 'tooth'?

Accepted Answer

Internal vowel change (ablaut)

Answer

The plural 'teeth' is formed by an internal vowel change, a process called ablaut or umlaut.

Question 5

In 'semifinal,' the morpheme 'semi-' contributes which meaning?

Accepted Answer

Half or partial

Answer

'Semi-' is a prefix meaning half or partial, indicating a stage before the final.

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