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Breaking and punishing can be predicted based on the meanings of break and punish.
Breaking and punishing can be predicted based on the meanings of break and punish.
True
Readable and punishable are fully predictable based on the -ing set.
Readable and punishable are fully predictable based on the -ing set.
False
A readable book is defined as one that is printed or written legibly.
A readable book is defined as one that is printed or written legibly.
False
The term 'punishable' is usually applied to people rather than offenses.
The term 'punishable' is usually applied to people rather than offenses.
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Breakage and punishment can have interchangeable suffixes.
Breakage and punishment can have interchangeable suffixes.
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Conceive, perceive, and receive all contain a common element '-ceive'.
Conceive, perceive, and receive all contain a common element '-ceive'.
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Study Notes
Predictability of Language
- Meanings of "break" and "punish" allow for the prediction of related terms.
- The suffix "-ing" leads to predictable derivations such as "readable" and "punishable."
Definitions
- A "readable" book is one that is presented legibly, making it easy for readers to understand.
- "Punishable" typically refers to individuals rather than the offenses they commit, indicating responsibility.
Morphological Flexibility
- "Breakage" and "punishment" exhibit interchangeable suffixes, suggesting similar grammatical roles in language.
Common Linguistic Elements
- Words like "conceive," "perceive," and "receive" share a common morphological component, "-ceive," indicating a relationship in their meanings.
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Test your understanding of lexical items and predictable meanings in linguistics. Explore how certain words like 'break' and 'punish' are considered lexical items, while their variations like 'breaking' and 'punishing' have predictable meanings. Dive into examples and explanations to grasp these concepts better.
