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A) What are morphemes? (1 point)
the parts of a text before and after a word that clarify its meaning
the smallest meaningful units in a language
the words that modify or describe nouns
the ways that words are arranged in sentences
A) What is true about an affix? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
It sometimes changes a base word’s part of speech.
It always changes a base word’s part of speech.
It always comes before a base word.
It does not affect a base word’s meaning.
It can come before or after a base word.
A) In the word unethical, the un-, ethic, and -al are all examples of (1 point)
base words.
roots
morphemes.
affixes.
A) Which of the following is dependent on an author’s purpose and audience? (1 point)
denotation
connotation
etymology
diction
A) What word is the best synonym for intelligent? (1 point)
resourceful
observant
clever
capable

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

1. **What are morphemes?**
The smallest meaningful units in a language.

2. **What is true about an affix?**
- It sometimes changes a base word’s part of speech.
- It can come before or after a base word.

3. **In the word unethical, the un-, ethic, and -al are all examples of**
morphemes.

4. **Which of the following is dependent on an author’s purpose and audience?**
connotation.

5. **What word is the best synonym for intelligent?**
clever.