LING 102: Word Formation Processes
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The process in which the words formed by taking words from other languages is called _______________.

borrowing

Frenemy is an example of _______________ word formation process.

blending

The word 'email' was originally a noun but is now also used as a _______________.

verb

Firefighter is a word that is formed by _______________.

<p>compounding</p> Signup and view all the answers

I _______________ a new project this month.

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What _______________ you _______________ at the moment?

<p>are you doing</p> Signup and view all the answers

The measure of a distance from point A to point B is called the ______

<p>length</p> Signup and view all the answers

The base unit for ______ in SI units is the meter.

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Weight is a measure of the ______ of gravity pulling down on an object.

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The ______ in a building is provided to distribute the load over a large area.

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Chemical engineers are creating a new generation of clean energy technologies such as ______ energy.

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In a globalized context, ______ language plays a role in communication worldwide.

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Borrowing

The process of forming words from other languages.

Blending

A word formation process that combines parts of two words.

Email (as a verb)

Originally a noun, now also used to describe the action of sending electronic mail.

Compounding

A word formation process that combines two independent words.

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Length

The measure of distance from point A to point B.

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Meter

The base unit for length in the International System of Units (SI).

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Force

The measure of gravity pulling down on an object.

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Foundation

The structural element that distributes load over a large area in a building.

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Clean energy

New generation technology aimed at energy sources that are sustainable and non-polluting.

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Technical language

Language that plays a role in communication in a globalized context.

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Starting (a project)

Initiating a new task or project.

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What are you doing?

Common phrase used to inquire about someone's current activity.

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