Morphemes in “walked”
“walked” has 2 morphemes: walk + -ed.
walk
root
+
ed
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are walk + -ed.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| walk | free root | free | use one's feet to advance; advance by steps |
| -ed | inflectional suffix | bound | past tense / past participle |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many morphemes are in "walked"?
"walked" has two morphemes: walk + -ed.
How do you break "walked" into morphemes?
walk + -ed. -ed is a inflectional suffix.
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