C1
morphology vs syntax
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| morphologynoun/mɔːrˈfɑː.lə.dʒi/ | Meaning the study of how words are formed from smaller parts, such as prefixes and endings | Goes with syntax and morphology | Example English has simple verb morphology compared with Spanish. |
| syntaxnoun/ˈsɪn.tæks/ | Meaning the rules for how words are arranged to make correct sentences | Goes with syntax error | Example English syntax usually puts the subject before the verb. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Word explains why "runner" comes from "run".