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Morpheme Definition Flashcards
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Morpheme Definition Flashcards
A morpheme is the smallest word part with meaning. Prefixes come before a base word, suffixes come after it, and roots carry a core meaning. Use the clues in each question to solve the word-building challenges.
Decode the morphemes
Read each clue, then choose or write the best answer.
1.At the lost-property desk, Charlie finds an unlabelled lunchbox. What does the prefix un- usually mean in unlabelled?
- not or the opposite of
- full of
- under
- again
2.A sign says the playground is noiseless. What does the suffix -less mean?
3.The class will repaint the garden bench. In repaint, what does re- mean?
- before
- again
- not
- across
4.Match each morpheme to its meaning. Write the matching letter beside each morpheme.
- -ness
- sub-
- -ful
- dis-
- B. state or quality
- D. not or opposite
- C. full of
- A. under
Build and investigate words
Use morpheme meanings to unlock each word. A base word may combine with a prefix or suffix.
5.Complete the word: child + ______ = childhood. What does -hood add to the meaning?
6.Break unhelpful into its three morphemes. Then explain what the whole word means.
7.The school is organising transport for a sports day. The parts trans- (across) and port (carry) help explain the word. What does transport mean?
8.Choose a base word to complete a real word meaning “to do or make again”: re + ______ = ______.
9.The root tract means “pull”. Which word means to pull something towards yourself?
- attract
- subtract
- transport
- inspect
10.Make a word using the prefix com- (together) and the base pact (agree). What does the word mean?
11.A new word in a story is unfamiliar. Explain one way knowing morphemes can help you work out its meaning. Give an example using a prefix, base or suffix from this worksheet.
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