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Study Unit 2

Intermediate Word Analysis and Basic Phonetics

We continue our study of English words by

  • first, discussing reasons why morphemes sometimes change form; and
  • second, learning basic principles of English sounds (phonetics).

 

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Unit 2 Study Plan

  • Prepare flash cards or other study aids for Morpheme Set 2. Review morphemes daily while studying the following materials in the order listed. REMEMBER: our Morpheme Set 2 is not the same as the one in the text book.
  • Begin keeping a word journal for Written Assignment 2. Add to your journal regularly while studying the other materials.
  • Reading assignment: Chapter 4 - Allomorphy
  • Exercises:

Textbook exercises (pp. 54-55): # 2, 3a, c, d. e

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Unit 2 Exercises A

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  • Reading assignment: Chapter 5 - Phonetics
  • Exercises:

Textbook exercises (pp. 69-72): # 1, 4, 5, 6

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Unit 2 Exercises B

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  • Send written assignment to instructor via Blackboard's Digital Dropbox

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