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Flashcards on Vowel alternation in word roots
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What is vowel alternation in word roots?
Vowel alternation refers to the change of vowels in a word's root when adding prefixes or suffixes.
Give an example of vowel alternation in a word root?
The word 'sing' changes its vowel to 'sang' in the past tense form.
When does vowel alternation usually occur?
Vowel alternation typically happens when adding affixes or conjugating verbs.
What is the purpose of vowel alternation?
Vowel alternation helps to indicate grammatical changes or tense in a word.
How does vowel alternation affect pronunciation?
Vowel alternation can change the pronunciation of a word, particularly in irregular verbs.
What is an example of vowel alternation in a noun?
The noun 'foot' changes its vowel to 'feet' when pluralized.
Which vowel is commonly alternated in word roots?
The vowel 'o' is often alternated in word roots, for example, in the words 'sing/sang' or 'foot/feet'.
Can you think of a word with vowel alternation in the suffix?
The adjective 'big' becomes 'bigger' with the alternation of the vowel.
What is a common example of vowel alternation in present and past tense?
The verb 'run' changes its vowel to 'ran' when expressing past tense.
How does vowel alternation affect the meaning of a word?
Vowel alternation usually doesn't change the meaning of a word, but rather its grammatical function or tense.
Which word root shows vowel alternation in its comparative and superlative forms?
The adjective 'good' changes its vowel to 'better' and 'best'.
Give an example of a verb stem that undergoes vowel alternation when conjugated.
The verb 'swim' changes its vowel to 'swam' in the past tense.
In what other languages can vowel alternation be observed?
Vowel alternation is present in various languages, including English, German, and Russian.
What is the purpose of vowel alternation in Germanic languages?
Vowel alternation often indicates changes in grammatical function or verb conjugation in Germanic languages.
Can you provide one more example of vowel alternation in a word root?
The word 'keep' changes its vowel to 'kept' in the past tense form.
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What is the term for vowel alternation in word roots?
Stress pattern
Vowel alternation
Consonant change
Prefix modification
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Which of the following is an example of vowel alternation?
Sing/sang
Happy/sad
Jump/jumped
Play/playing
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When does vowel alternation usually occur in words?
At the beginning of a word
In the middle of a word
At the end of a word
When adding prefixes or suffixes
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What is the purpose of vowel alternation in word roots?
To change the word's meaning
To indicate grammatical changes
To simplify pronunciation
To create new words
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Which vowel is often alternated in word roots?
A
E
O
U
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In which tense does the verb 'sing' change to 'sang'?
Present tense
Future tense
Past tense
Present participle
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What happens to the pronunciation of a word when vowel alternation occurs?
The word becomes silent
The pronunciation changes
The word becomes longer
The pronunciation remains the same
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Which noun changes its vowel to 'feet' when pluralized?
Hat
Foot
Book
Chair
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What does vowel alternation indicate in irregular verbs?
The origin of the verb
Changes in verb conjugation
Verb tense
Importance of the verb
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What is the comparative form of the adjective 'good'?
Gooder
Better
Besst
Greatest
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