Linguistics Quiz: Word Formation Processes
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What is the primary purpose of the foundation in a building?

  • To transmit load to the bearing surface at a uniform rate
  • To increase the overall stability of the structure
  • To reduce the weight of the building
  • To distribute the load over a large area (correct)

    • What type of engineer works to develop solutions to environmental problems?

  • Environmental engineer (correct)
  • Civil engineer
  • Chemical engineer
  • Chemical and environmental engineer

    • What is a characteristic of Technical English in terms of sentence structure?

  • Sentences with complex vocabulary
  • Sentences with more than 30 words for descriptive sentences
  • Sentences with no more than 20 words for descriptive sentences (correct)
  • Sentences with multiple clauses

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

    <p>It aids in the standardization of technical communication worldwide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized in Technical English to avoid confusion?

    <p>Using precise technical terminology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes English for Specific Purposes (ESP) from English for General Purposes (EGP)?

    <p>EGP focuses on vocabulary tasks related to specific fields</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which words are formed from names of people or places?

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

    What is the process of forming words by taking words from other languages?

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

    What is the process of forming words by combining two or more words?

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

    What is the word formation process of 'Frenemy'?

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

    What is the process of changing the grammatical function of a word?

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

    What is the process of forming words by shortening longer words?

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

    Study Notes

    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.

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    Test your knowledge of linguistics and word formation processes, including compounding, eponyms, and more. Identify the processes by which different words are formed and coined.

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