Morphology: Derivations 1.1

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This exercise will familiarize you with morphological derivations that may or may not change the word category.

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Question 1

The suffix ‘-ify’ added to a word changes the word category from_____ to _____.

We could amplify the speaker's voice so that he could be heard in the adjacent classroom.

A	doesn’t change word category Hint: When ‘-ify’ is attached to the adjective 'ample', it derives the verb 'amplify'.
B	adjective to adverb Hint: When ‘-ify’ is attached to the adjective 'ample', it derives the verb 'amplify'.
C	adjective to verb

Question 2

The suffix '-ing', wgen attached to a stem changes the word category from___ to ___. The writing of the script took much longer than the producer had anticipated.

A	doesn't change word category Hint: In this example, the suffix '-ing' derives the noun 'writing' from the verb 'write'. This noun form is referred to as a gerund.
B	verb to preposition Hint: In this example, the suffix '-ing' derives the noun 'writing' from the verb 'write'. This noun form is referred to as a gerund.
C	verb to noun

Question 3

The suffix ‘-est’ added to a stem changes the word category from_____ to _____.

Spiderman was the sharpest student in his class.

A	doesn’t change word category
B	adjective to adverb Hint: When the suffix '-est' is attached to an adjective such as 'sharp', the word category is not changed. 'Sharpest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'sharp'.
C	noun to adjective

Question 4

The prefix ‘re-’ added to a stem changes the word category from_____ to _____.

The Commissioner was able to recover all the documents that were stolen.

A	noun to verb Hint: The word category does not change when the prefix 're-' is attached to the verb 'cover'. Only the meaning is changed.
B	doesn’t change word category
C	verb to adverb Hint: The word category does not change when the prefix 're-' is attached to the verb 'cover'. Only the meaning is changed.

Question 5

The suffix ‘-y’ added to a stem changes the word category from_____ to _____.

The way Batman recounted the story was slightly fishy.

A	doesn't change the category Hint: '-y' attached to the noun 'fish' derives the adjective 'fishy'.
B	noun to adverb Hint: '-y' attached to the noun 'fish' derives the adjective 'fishy'.
C	noun to adjective

Question 6

The prefix ‘a-’ added to a stem changes the word category from_____ to _____.

The results of the experiment were shockingly atypical.

A	adjective to adverb Hint: The prefix 'a-' when attached to an adjective changes meaning but NOT the part of speech.
B	noun to adjective Hint: The prefix 'a-' when attached to an adjective changes meaning but NOT the part of speech.
C	doesn't change the category

Question 7

The suffix ‘-ation/tion’ added to a stem changes the word category from_____ to _____.

The obliteration of the viral strain had to be verified to ensure the health of the city.

A	doesn’t change word category Hint: The suffix '-ation/tion' derives the noun 'obliteration' from the verb 'obliterate'.
B	noun to verb Hint: The suffix '-ation/tion' derives the noun 'obliteration' from the verb 'obliterate'.
C	verb to noun

Question 8

The suffix ‘-able’ added to a stem changes the word category from_____ to _____.

After thirty days, the magic potion was no longer useable.

A	doesn’t change word category Hint: The suffix ‘-able’, when attached to the verb 'use' derives the adjective 'useable'.
B	noun to adjective Hint: The suffix ‘-able’, when attached to the verb 'use' derives the adjective 'useable'.
C	verb to adjective

Question 9

The suffix ‘-ness’ added to 'happy' changes the word category from_____ to _____.

The jewelry thief's happiness was short lived.

A	doesn’t change word category Hint: '-ness' attached to the adjective 'happy' derives the noun 'happiness'.
B	adjective to adverb Hint: '-ness' attached to the adjective 'happy' derives the noun 'happiness'.
C	adjective to noun

Question 10

The suffix ‘-ly’ in 'calmly' changes the word category from_____ to _____.

The Joker calmly answered all the questions at the press conference.

A	doesn’t change word category Hint: '-ly' attached to the adjective 'calm' derives the adverb 'calmly'.
B	noun to adjective Hint: '-ly' attached to the adjective 'calm' derives the adverb 'calmly'.
C	adjective to adverb

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