Questions and Answers
What is the process of creating new words by adding prefixes or suffixes to existing words called?
Which of the following methods involves forming words by removing supposed affixes from another word?
What type of word formation combines two or more words to create a new word?
In the context of word formation, what does repurposing refer to?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of an eponym?
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What is the term for the process where a word is changed from one part of speech to another without any affixation?
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What is an example of middle clipping in word formation?
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Which abbreviation method involves cutting the beginning or end of a word?
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What is an acronym?
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Which of the following is an example of a loanword?
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What does reduplication involve?
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Which option correctly describes an initialism?
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What is an example of onomatopoeia?
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Which of the following best describes blending?
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What type of word is a nonce word?
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Which of the following does not contain a dangling modifier?
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Study Notes
Word: The Definition and Criteria
- Language evolves with over a million words available, adding approximately 1,000 new words annually.
- New terms in modern usage include "chillax" (to relax) and "whatevs" (whatever).
Word Formation
- Global Language Monitor analyzes trends in language use; top words of 2020 are influenced by significant events like the pandemic.
- Notable top words include "Covid," "Corona," "social distancing," and "sustainability."
Word Contributions by Authors
- John Milton is credited with 630 words.
- Ben Johnson contributed 558 words, followed by John Donne (342 words) and Shakespeare (229 words).
Types of Word Formation
- Derivation: Adding prefixes or suffixes, e.g., "realization."
- Back Formation: Creating new words by removing affixes, e.g., "sculpt" from "sculpture."
- Compounding: Combining two or more words, e.g., "notebook," "long-term."
- Repurposing: Altering the context of existing words, e.g., "computer mouse."
- Conversion: Changing a word's class without alteration, e.g., "friend" as a noun or verb.
Special Word Types
- Eponyms: Words named after individuals, e.g., "Alzheimer," "Fahrenheit."
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Abbreviations:
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Clipping: Shortening words by removing parts, e.g., "exam" from "examination."
- Back-Clipped, Fore-Clipped, Middle Clipping, and Complex Clipping exemplify specific forms.
- Acronyms: Initials forming new words, e.g., "RADAR" for "Radio detecting and ranging."
- Initialism: Using initials read separately, e.g., "USA," "DNA."
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Clipping: Shortening words by removing parts, e.g., "exam" from "examination."
Other Word Formation Techniques
- Loanwords: Words borrowed from other languages, e.g., "tycoon" (Japanese), "taboo" (Polynesian).
- Onomatopoeia: Words created by mimicking sounds.
- Reduplication: Repetition of sounds or words, e.g., "goody-goody."
- Nonce Words: Invented words for specific occasions or uses in literature.
- Errors: Misspellings or mispronunciations contributing to new word forms, e.g., "apron," "nickname."
- Blending: Combining parts of words to create a new term, e.g., "webinar" from "web" and "seminar."
Study and Thinking Skills
- Fragments are identified; only complete sentences convey full thoughts.
- Recognizing dangling modifiers is essential for grammatical accuracy; examples include proper usage contexts and misinterpretations.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of word formation in the English language as discussed in ED113 - Integrative Learning. Learn about the criteria for defining new words and the dynamic nature of the lexicon. Discover examples such as 'chillax' and 'whatevs', and how they fit into everyday communication.
