The -or in actor is_________________?
Correct answer: D. Noun forming morpheme
- A. An adjective forming morpheme
- B. Plural morpheme
- C. Possessive morpheme
- D. Noun forming morpheme
Explanation
The suffix -or turns the verb act into the agent noun actor, so it is a noun-forming morpheme. It does not mark plurality, possession, or adjective formation.
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