16-20 Morphographs Fill in the Blank Flashcard

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What is a morphograph?

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A morphograph is a unit of meaning in a word, which can include prefixes, roots, and suffixes.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back', indicating repetition or return.

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What does the suffix '-able' indicate?

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The suffix '-able' indicates that something can be done or is capable of being.

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What is the process of adding '-ing' to a verb called?

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The process of adding '-ing' to a verb is called 'gerund formation'.

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What does the suffix '-ness' signify?

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The suffix '-ness' signifies a state or quality of being.

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What is the base word in 'repacked'?

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The base word in 'repacked' is 'pack'.

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How do you form the word 'likable'?

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You form 'likable' by adding the suffix '-able' to the root word 'like'.

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What is the correct spelling of the superlative form of 'mad'?

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The correct spelling is 'maddest'.

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What does the word 'writing' represent?

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The word 'writing' represents the action or process of composing text.

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Identify the morphographs in 'roughness'.

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The morphographs in 'roughness' are 'rough' and 'ness'.