Question

word meanings quick check
what are morphemes? (1 point)
○ the smallest meaningful units in a language
○ the words that modify or describe nouns
○ the parts of a text before and after a word that clarify its meaning
○ the ways that words are arranged in sentences

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Morphemes are defined as the smallest meaningful units in a language (e.g., "un-" in "unhappy" or "cat" in "cats").
• Option 2: Words that modify nouns are adjectives, not morphemes.
• Option 3: The parts of a text clarifying a word’s meaning are context clues, not morphemes.
• Option 4: The arrangement of words in sentences is syntax, not morphemes.

Answer:

the smallest meaningful units in a language