Types of Morphemes
Free Morphemes: Can stand alone as words (e.g., "form", "port")
Bound Morphemes: Must attach to other morphemes (e.g., "re-", "-ing")
Types of Affixes
Prefixes (Blue): Added to the beginning of a word (e.g., "re-", "un-")
Derivational Suffixes (Purple): Added to the end of a word, often changing part of speech (e.g., "-tion", "-ity")
Inflectional Morphemes (Orange): Added to show grammatical function (e.g., "-s", "-ed")
Word Formation Processes
Derivation: Creating new words by adding affixes
Inflection: Modifying words to express grammatical categories
Game Rules
1. Control your word root with your mouse
2. Absorb compatible affixes (green) to grow your word
3. Avoid incompatible affixes (red)
4. Consume smaller enemy words
5. Answer quiz questions for bonus points