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What is morphology primarily concerned with?
What is morphology primarily concerned with?
- The meaning of language
- The study of sound patterns
- Language use in context
- The complexity of words (correct)
Morphology studies the meaning of words.
Morphology studies the meaning of words.
False (B)
What is a morpheme?
What is a morpheme?
A morpheme is a minimal indivisible unit of meaning or grammatical function.
Morphology deals with the __________ of words.
Morphology deals with the __________ of words.
Match the following historical figures with their contributions to morphology:
Match the following historical figures with their contributions to morphology:
Which of the following best defines a word?
Which of the following best defines a word?
Phonology is the study of the complexity of words.
Phonology is the study of the complexity of words.
What historical period contributed significantly to morphology in the USA?
What historical period contributed significantly to morphology in the USA?
Morphemes cannot be divided further, making them __________ units.
Morphemes cannot be divided further, making them __________ units.
In morphology inquiry, which of the following is NOT a focus area?
In morphology inquiry, which of the following is NOT a focus area?
Which of the following words is an example of the plural form in isiZulu?
Which of the following words is an example of the plural form in isiZulu?
The English indefinite article has only one form, 'a'.
The English indefinite article has only one form, 'a'.
What are the two allomorphs of the English indefinite article?
What are the two allomorphs of the English indefinite article?
In isiZulu, the morpheme /-lob-/ changes to [_______] in the context of writing.
In isiZulu, the morpheme /-lob-/ changes to [_______] in the context of writing.
Match the following isiZulu possessive terms with their correct English translation:
Match the following isiZulu possessive terms with their correct English translation:
What type of allomorphy is observed with the English indefinite article?
What type of allomorphy is observed with the English indefinite article?
Palatalisation refers to the change of a sound to become closer to the palate.
Palatalisation refers to the change of a sound to become closer to the palate.
What is the main function of the allomorphs in the given linguistic examples?
What is the main function of the allomorphs in the given linguistic examples?
My ________ (noun)ship with her is very special.
My ________ (noun)ship with her is very special.
What form is used for 'they break' in isiZulu?
What form is used for 'they break' in isiZulu?
What is the term used for the possibility to form an uncountable number of new words unintentionally?
What is the term used for the possibility to form an uncountable number of new words unintentionally?
Morphological creativity allows for the creation of a limited number of new words.
Morphological creativity allows for the creation of a limited number of new words.
What is the difference between morphological productivity and creativity?
What is the difference between morphological productivity and creativity?
In a morphological context, Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Portuguese all follow similar _____ patterns.
In a morphological context, Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Portuguese all follow similar _____ patterns.
Match the terms with their definitions:
Match the terms with their definitions:
Which of the following best describes morphological productivity?
Which of the following best describes morphological productivity?
Which of the following prefixes is used to form the word 'fortify'?
Which of the following prefixes is used to form the word 'fortify'?
All languages exhibit similar levels of morphological productivity.
All languages exhibit similar levels of morphological productivity.
The suffix '-scape' can be used to create a wide variety of new terms.
The suffix '-scape' can be used to create a wide variety of new terms.
What does 'gradable' mean in the context of productivity?
What does 'gradable' mean in the context of productivity?
What is a common morphological restriction observed in the formation of neologisms?
What is a common morphological restriction observed in the formation of neologisms?
The _____ process is crucial for understanding how words acquire meaning in morphology.
The _____ process is crucial for understanding how words acquire meaning in morphology.
The verbal suffix 'ify' typically attaches to ________ bases.
The verbal suffix 'ify' typically attaches to ________ bases.
Based on Schultink's quote, which statement about morphology is true?
Based on Schultink's quote, which statement about morphology is true?
Match the following examples with their correct productivity issues:
Match the following examples with their correct productivity issues:
Which of the following words exemplifies a productive use of the suffix '-holic'?
Which of the following words exemplifies a productive use of the suffix '-holic'?
Which of the following pairs demonstrates synonymy blocking?
Which of the following pairs demonstrates synonymy blocking?
Prefixes 'de-' and 'un-' can attach to all types of verbs regardless of their nature.
Prefixes 'de-' and 'un-' can attach to all types of verbs regardless of their nature.
What is an example of a verb that cannot be formed from the noun 'interview' according to synonymy blocking?
What is an example of a verb that cannot be formed from the noun 'interview' according to synonymy blocking?
The word '______' cannot take the _-ize suffix due to synonymy blocking.
The word '______' cannot take the _-ize suffix due to synonymy blocking.
Match the words with their appropriate formations that demonstrate synonymy blocking:
Match the words with their appropriate formations that demonstrate synonymy blocking:
Which adjective can properly take the -en suffix?
Which adjective can properly take the -en suffix?
The word 'accompany' can be formed into 'accompany-ee' without any restrictions.
The word 'accompany' can be formed into 'accompany-ee' without any restrictions.
What is an example of a reversible process suitable for the prefix 'de-'?
What is an example of a reversible process suitable for the prefix 'de-'?
The suffix _______ can only attach to monosyllabic adjectives.
The suffix _______ can only attach to monosyllabic adjectives.
What is the correct term for the phenomenon where existing words prevent new formations?
What is the correct term for the phenomenon where existing words prevent new formations?
Study Notes
Morphology
- Morphology is the study of the shape of words.
- Morphology studies the covariation in the form and meaning of groups of words.
- Words consist of morphemes.
- A morpheme is a minimal indivisible unit of meaning or grammatical function.
Productivity
- Productivity is how “extendable” or “apply-able” a morphological pattern is to create new words (wordforms or lexemes).
Productivity vs Creativity
- Productivity is gradable, not either/or.
- Creativity is very noticeable, noticeable, or less noticeable.
Restricting Productivity
- Synonymy blocking: Some combinations are blocked by a pre-existing word with the same meaning.
- Stress restrictions: English –ize suffixation attaches to words not ending in a stressed syllable.
- Pragmatic restrictions: Neologisms must be useful.
- Borrowed words: Borrowing morphological patterns from other languages.
Domains
- The suffix –scape attaches to nouns referring to a view or a wide expanse of something.
- The suffix –holic attaches to nouns referring to an obsessive behavior or addiction.
- The suffix –er attaches to nouns referring to a person who performs a specific action or who is associated with a particular thing.
Restrictions
- The suffix “ify” typically attaches to Latinate bases.
Blocking
- The formation of "foot-s" is likely blocked by the existence of the plural form “feet”.
- The formation of "cooker" is likely blocked by its existing meaning, it would be redundant to derive a new word for a person who cooks from the noun cooker, which already has the meaning of a cooking appliance.
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Test your knowledge on the essential concepts of morphology, including the study of morphemes and the intricacies of productivity and creativity in word formation. Explore how various restrictions can affect the productivity of morphological patterns. This quiz covers key terms and definitions to enhance your understanding of morphological studies.
