Question

The form to which an affix is attached is called a _____.

• A. Root
• B. Base
• C. Stem
• D. Form

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Stem

• Base: A general term for any form to which an affix (derivational or inflectional) can be attached.

• Stem: The specific form to which inflectional affixes (like -s, -ed, -ing) are added. A stem can already contain derivational affixes.

• Root: The irreducible core of a word (cannot be further broken down).

• Form: A vague term, not technical in morphology.