MLAT Word Structure & Morphological Analysis

Question 1

What does the prefix 'un-' indicate in the word 'unhappy'?

Accepted Answer

Not or the opposite of

Answer

The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of,' so 'unhappy' means 'not happy.'

Question 2

In the word 'autobiography,' which morpheme means 'self'?

Accepted Answer

auto-

Answer

'Auto-' is a Greek prefix meaning 'self,' so autobiography means 'writing about one's own life.'

Question 3

Which suffix changes a verb into a noun meaning 'one who performs the action'?

Accepted Answer

-er

Answer

The suffix '-er' attached to a verb creates a noun meaning 'one who performs that action' (e.g., teacher, runner, writer).

Question 4

What is the root morpheme in the word 'invisible'?

Accepted Answer

vis

Answer

'Vis' from Latin 'videre' (to see) is the root morpheme; 'in-' means not and '-ible' means capable of.

Question 5

How many morphemes does the word 'unbreakable' contain?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

'Unbreakable' contains three morphemes: 'un-' (not), 'break' (root), and '-able' (capable of being).

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