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Morphology: the study of the forms of words
ACAdeMiC VoCAbuLArY
Determine is a verb that
means to find out by getting or
because of facts or information.
When you read a passage,
you might try to determine
the meaning of a sentence or
topic. For example, you might
determine the meaning of a
word using context clues or
morphology.
sentence/Phrase
unfamiliar Word/ Multiple-Meaning Word
How Morphology can Be used to Determine the Meaning
and so disfigure her with it that she shall have no more eyes to see withal than a cat
disfigure
figure is root word meaning “a shape of appearance of someone’s body” and dis- is a prefix meaning “apart, away, or having an opposing force”; disfigure means “to hurt the appearance of”
Language
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affixes, Base Words, and Root Words
Morphology can help you determine the meaning of unknown and multiple- meaning words. The following are examples of affixes, base words, and root words.
Word
affix (prefix)
Base/ Root
affix (suffix)
renewable
re-
new (base)
-able
instructor
instruct (base)
-or
reinstruct
re-
instruct (base)
cardiology
cardio (root)
-logy
ACtiVitY 3.6
interacting in Meaningful Ways: identify roots, Prefixes, and suffixes
Learning Target
• Use knowledge of morphology (e.g., affixes, roots, and base words), context, reference materials, and visual cues to determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words on familiar topics.
using Morphology
We can use morphology to help determine the meaning of unknown words in The Taming of the Shrew. By understanding root words, affixes (such as prefixes and suffixes), and base words, we can better understand the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words. In this activity, you will identify, analyze, and evaluate words using morphology.
Skim through The Taming of the Shrew to identify sentences or phrases with unfamiliar or multiple-meaning words that have root words, affixes, or base words. Write four examples in the chart. Then analyze each example to determine the meaning of the words. Refer to the Language Resources list to help you.
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