Linguistics Quiz: Word Formation Processes

Measurements in Science

• The measure of a distance from point A to point B is called length.
• The measure of the amount of matter in an object is called mass.
• The measure of how much space an object takes up is called volume.
• The base unit for length in SI units is the meter.

Units and Measurements

• The unit used to measure the mass of a person is the kilogram.
• Time is a measure of the duration of an event or process.

Civil Engineering

• Civil engineers work in close collaboration with architects, environmental scientists, and physicists.
• The oldest work of civil engineers is the Pyramids of Giza.
• 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, increase the overall stability of the structure, and transmit load to the bearing surface at a uniform rate.

Environmental Engineering

• Environmental engineers use the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems.

Chemical Engineering

• Chemical engineers create new generations of clean energy technologies, such as biofuels and energy storage devices.
• The by-product from saline water is salt.

Technical Language and Communication

• Technical language contributes to professionalism by demonstrating expertise in a specific field.
• Technical language aids in the standardization of technical communication worldwide.
• The preferred voice in Technical English is both active and passive voices.
• Technical language emphasizes clarity and concision to avoid confusion.

English for Specific Purposes (ESP)

• ESP focuses on vocabulary tasks related to specific fields, such as engineering, medicine, or law.
• ESP is distinct from English for General Purposes (EGP) in its focus on specialized vocabulary and communication.

Word Formation Processes

• CAD is an acronym, a word formation process where words are formed from the initial letters of a phrase.
• Compounding is a word formation process where words are formed by combining two or more words.
• Eponym is a word formation process where words are coined from names of people or places.
• Borrowing is a word formation process where words are formed by taking words from other languages.
• Frenemy is an example of blending, a word formation process where words are formed by combining parts of two words.
• Email is an example of functional shift, a word formation process where a word's part of speech changes.

Grammar and Vocabulary

• Examples of clipping, a word formation process where words are shortened, are "bike" for "bicycle" and "pic" for "picture".
• The verb tenses used in the given sentences are present continuous and past simple.