Question

directions: choose two morphemes, and create a new word. complete the word sum

1. morpheme: ______

word sum: ____ + __ = ____

1. morpheme: ______

word sum: ____ + __ = ____

Explanation:

Morphemes are the smallest meaningful units of language. For each item, we combine a free morpheme (can stand alone) and a bound morpheme (needs a base) to form a new word.

Answer:

1. Morpheme: un-, happy

Word Sum: $\text{un-} + \text{happy} = \text{unhappy}$

1. Morpheme: re-, write

Word Sum: $\text{re-} + \text{write} = \text{rewrite}$