Linguistics Exam: Word Formation Processes Quiz

What is the term for the measure of the amount of matter in an object?

What is the base unit for length in SI units?

What is the term for the measure of how much space an object takes up?

What is the role of the foundation in a building?

What is the characteristic of Technical English in terms of sentence structure?

What is the role of technical language in a globalized context?

What is the word formation process where words are coined from names of people or places?

What is the process called when words are formed by taking words from other languages?

What is the word formation process of the word 'frenemy'?

What is the word formation process of the word 'email' when it is used as a verb?

What is the word formation process of the word 'firefighter'?

What is the word formation process of the words 'Bycicle' (Bike) and 'picture' (Pic)?

Word Formation Processes

CAD: a process where words are formed by shortening longer words or phrases
Compounding: a process where words are formed by combining two or more words
Eponym: a process where words are coined from names of people or places

Linguistics

Frenemy: an example of blending (combining parts of two words)
Email: an example of functional shift (a noun used as a verb)

Grammar

Words like "bike" and "pic" are examples of clipping (shortening a word)
The present continuous tense is used to describe an action in progress

Science and Engineering

The measuring system used in science is the International System of Units (SI)
The base unit for length in SI units is the meter
Weight is a measure of the force of gravity pulling down on an object
The foundation in a building is provided to distribute the load over a large area

Civil Engineering

The oldest work of civil engineers is the Great Pyramid of Giza
Civil engineers work in close collaboration with architects, urban planners, and environmental scientists

Technical Communication

Technical language contributes to professionalism by demonstrating expertise in a specific field
Technical English is characterized by sentences with no more than 20 words
Technical language aids in the standardization of technical communication worldwide
The preferred voice in Technical English is the passive voice
Technical English emphasizes precision and clarity to avoid confusion

Test your knowledge of linguistics with this exam on word formation processes. Identify the processes by which words are formed, including compounding, eponyms, and more.