Which grammatical morpheme would you expect a child to learn last?
A) adding -ed to indicate past tense
B) adding -s to indicate plural
C) adding -ing to denote ongoing action
D) the various form of the verb to be

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The various forms of the verb "to be" are more complex and abstract grammatical forms than adding -ed, -s, or -ing. They involve conjugation and changing forms depending on the subject of the sentence. Therefore, it is typically expected that a child will learn these forms later than the other options listed.

Which Grammatical Morpheme Would You Expect a Child to Learn