Morphology and Productivity Quiz
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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.

    False

    What is a morpheme?

    A morpheme is a minimal indivisible unit of meaning or grammatical function.

    Morphology deals with the __________ of words.

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

    Match the following historical figures with their contributions to morphology:

    <p>Old Babylonian clay tablets = Earliest written records of language Panini = Studies on Sanskrit grammar 19th century Germany = Development of morphological concepts 20th century USA = Further advancements in morphology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines a word?

    <p>A concept that is central and hard to define</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Phonology is the study of the complexity of words.

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

    What historical period contributed significantly to morphology in the USA?

    <p>20th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Morphemes cannot be divided further, making them __________ units.

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

    In morphology inquiry, which of the following is NOT a focus area?

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

    Which of the following words is an example of the plural form in isiZulu?

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

    The English indefinite article has only one form, 'a'.

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

    What are the two allomorphs of the English indefinite article?

    <p>a and an</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In isiZulu, the morpheme /-lob-/ changes to [_______] in the context of writing.

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

    Match the following isiZulu possessive terms with their correct English translation:

    <p>Ubaba = My/Our father Uyihlo = Your father Uyise = His/Her/Their father Umama = My/Our mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of allomorphy is observed with the English indefinite article?

    <p>Both B and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Palatalisation refers to the change of a sound to become closer to the palate.

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

    What is the main function of the allomorphs in the given linguistic examples?

    <p>To indicate grammatical features like number or possessive relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    My ________ (noun)ship with her is very special.

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

    What form is used for 'they break' in isiZulu?

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

    What is the term used for the possibility to form an uncountable number of new words unintentionally?

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

    Morphological creativity allows for the creation of a limited number of new words.

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

    What is the difference between morphological productivity and creativity?

    <p>Productivity refers to the unintentional formation of new words, while creativity involves more intentional and innovative word formation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a morphological context, Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Portuguese all follow similar _____ patterns.

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

    Match the terms with their definitions:

    <p>Productivity = Gradable and not limited Creativity = Intentional formation of new words Morphological process = Basis of form-meaning correspondence Form-meaning correspondence = Relationship between word forms and their meanings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes morphological productivity?

    <p>Can lead to an infinite number of new words organically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following prefixes is used to form the word 'fortify'?

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

    All languages exhibit similar levels of morphological productivity.

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

    The suffix '-scape' can be used to create a wide variety of new terms.

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

    What does 'gradable' mean in the context of productivity?

    <p>It means that productivity can vary in degree rather than being an either/or situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common morphological restriction observed in the formation of neologisms?

    <p>Neologisms must be useful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ process is crucial for understanding how words acquire meaning in morphology.

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

    The verbal suffix 'ify' typically attaches to ________ bases.

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

    Based on Schultink's quote, which statement about morphology is true?

    <p>It can generate uncountable new words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following examples with their correct productivity issues:

    <p>Strong-ify = Blocked formation due to non-Latinate base Yellow-en = Not accepted as a neologism Alcohol-holic = Productive due to cultural references Käfer-in = Feminine form not commonly used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following words exemplifies a productive use of the suffix '-holic'?

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

    Which of the following pairs demonstrates synonymy blocking?

    <p>Kill - un-kill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Prefixes 'de-' and 'un-' can attach to all types of verbs regardless of their nature.

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

    What is an example of a verb that cannot be formed from the noun 'interview' according to synonymy blocking?

    <p>interview-ee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The word '______' cannot take the _-ize suffix due to synonymy blocking.

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

    Match the words with their appropriate formations that demonstrate synonymy blocking:

    <p>Private = prívatìze Free = free-ee Global = glóbalìze Kill = un-kill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adjective can properly take the -en suffix?

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

    The word 'accompany' can be formed into 'accompany-ee' without any restrictions.

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

    What is an example of a reversible process suitable for the prefix 'de-'?

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

    The suffix _______ can only attach to monosyllabic adjectives.

    <p>-en</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct term for the phenomenon where existing words prevent new formations?

    <p>Synonymy blocking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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