Quiz on Conversion

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Which of the following is an accurate definition of conversion in linguistics?

  • The creation of a new word class from an existing word class by adding a suffix.
  • The creation of a new word class from an existing word class without any change in form. (correct)
  • The creation of a new word class from an existing word class with a change in form.
  • The creation of a new word class from an existing word class by changing the meaning.

Which of the following is an example of verbification?

  • The creation of a verb from a verb.
  • The creation of a verb from a noun or adjective. (correct)
  • The creation of a noun from an adjective.
  • The creation of an adjective from a noun.

Which of the following is an example of a product of verbification?

  • The verb 'to nounify'
  • The verb 'to verbify' (correct)
  • The verb 'to adverbify'
  • The verb 'to adjectiveify'

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