Question

which choice describes a morpheme? (1 point)
a morpheme is a word that can stand alone with its own meaning.
a morpheme supplies the main meaning for a word.
a morpheme can be added to the beginning or end of a word.
a morpheme is a small unit that has its own meaning.

Explanation:

A morpheme is the smallest meaningful unit in a language. It can be a root (supplying main meaning), a prefix (added to beginning), or a suffix (added to end). The first option describes a free - standing word (like "cat"), but not all morphemes are free (e.g., "un - " in "unhappy"). The second option only refers to root morphemes. The third option only refers to affixes (prefixes/suffixes). The fourth option correctly captures the essence as a small meaningful unit.

Answer:

A morpheme is a small unit that has its own meaning.