12 Questions
What is the word formation process in which words are formed from names of people or places?
Eponym
What is the correct term for the process of forming words by taking words from other languages?
Borrowing
What is the word formation process exemplified in the word 'frenemy'?
Blending
What is the word formation process exemplified in the word 'firefighter'?
Compounding
What is the word formation process exemplified in the words 'bike' and 'pic'?
Clipping
What is the term for a verb that was originally a noun, as in the case of 'email'?
Conversion
What is the term for the measure of how much space an object takes up?
Volume
What is the base unit for length in SI units?
Meter
Which profession uses math, physical sciences, life sciences, and economics to solve practical problems?
Chemical Engineer
What is the purpose of the foundation in a building?
To transmit load to the bearing surface at a uniform rate
What is a characteristic of Technical English in terms of sentence structure?
Sentences with no more than 20 words for descriptive sentences
What is the preferred voice in Technical English?
Both active and passive voices are equally preferred
Test your knowledge of word formation processes in linguistics, including compounding, eponyms, and more. Identify the process by which words are formed and recognize examples of each.
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