Which phrase gives the meaning of morphology?(1 point)

Question

Responses

the study of word meanings from another language
the study of word meanings from another language

the study of parts of a word
the study of parts of a word

the study and classification of speech sounds
the study and classification of speech sounds

the study of word and phrase arrangement
the study of word and phrase arrangement
Question
Which phrase describes a base word?(1 point)
Responses

a complete word that is part of another word
a complete word that is part of another word

an affix placed at the end of a word
an affix placed at the end of a word

a word part that has a meaning from another language
a word part that has a meaning from another language

an affix placed at the beginning of a word

In the word chronology, “ology” is which of the following?(1 point)
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a root word
a root word

a suffix
a suffix

a base word
a base word

a prefix

What is the purpose of etymology?(1 point)
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to understand how sounds are produced in a language
to understand how sounds are produced in a language

to explain the meaning of a word
to explain the meaning of a word

to learn how to spell a word correctly
to learn how to spell a word correctly

to tell how a word has changed or evolved

Which is the best definition for the word mortuary, keeping in mind that the prefix mort- means “death”?(1 point)
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a tomb
a tomb

a parting gift
a parting gift

a rebirth
a rebirth

a time of mourning

Answer 1

Here are the correct answers for each question based on your queries:

1. Which phrase gives the meaning of morphology?

   • Correct Response: the study of parts of a word

2. Which phrase describes a base word?

   • Correct Response: a complete word that is part of another word

3. In the word chronology, “ology” is which of the following?

   • Correct Response: a suffix

4. What is the purpose of etymology?

   • Correct Response: to tell how a word has changed or evolved

5. Which is the best definition for the word mortuary, keeping in mind that the prefix mort- means “death”?

   • Correct Response: a tomb

Feel free to ask if you have any more questions!

Answer 2

Write the context clue that helps you determine the meaning of each underlined word. Write the clue and the meaning in the space provided.

1. Jed thought the documentary was intriguing. He is fascinated by unsolved mysteries.

CLUE + MEANING

Amy has an aptitude for math. Her friends envy her natural ability.

CLUE + MEANING

Read the passage. Then, complete the activities that follow.

Because of my diminutive size, opposing soccer players always tease me. They call me “shorty” and “small fry” almost every day. It doesn’t matter that I’m the best player on the soccer team; the teasing is nonstop. Their incessant teasing bothers me so much that I’ve decided to retaliate. Won’t they be surprised when they can’t find their uniforms!

3. How is the word diminutive used? What context clues point to this meaning?

4. What type of context clue for incessant is the word nonstop?

What phrase helps you figure out the meaning of retaliate.

Answer 3

Here are the answers for the activities based on the context clues:

1. Jed thought the documentary was intriguing. He is fascinated by unsolved mysteries.
   CLUE: "He is fascinated by"
   MEANING: Engaging or interesting.

2. Amy has an aptitude for math. Her friends envy her natural ability.
   CLUE: "Her friends envy her natural ability."
   MEANING: A natural talent or skill.

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3. How is the word diminutive used? What context clues point to this meaning?
   The word diminutive is used to describe someone who is small in size.
   Context Clues: The phrases "opposing soccer players always tease me" and "they call me 'shorty' and 'small fry'" indicate that the speaker is small, suggesting that "diminutive" refers to being small or tiny.

4. What type of context clue for incessant is the word nonstop?
   The type of context clue is a synonym. The word "nonstop" conveys a similar meaning to "incessant," both indicating something that continues without interruption.

5. What phrase helps you figure out the meaning of retaliate?
   The phrase "decided to retaliate" and the context of wanting to get back at others (implied by "won’t they be surprised") help infer that "retaliate" means to take action in response to their teasing.

If you need any further assistance or explanations, feel free to ask!