1. How many morphemes are there in the word “southernmost,” and what are they? If there are any affixes, write whether they are inflectional or derivational.
2. How many morphemes are there in the word “log cabins”, and what are they? If there are any affixes, write whether they are inflectional or derivational.
3. Consider the following groups of words: (a) writer, painter, singer; (b) plumber, barber, butcher. Would you say that the -er in each of these words is the same morpheme? Why or why not?