3 Questions
Which of the following is true about a word?
A word can be used on its own.
What is the difference between a word and a morpheme?
A word is made out of at least one morpheme.
What is the main reason why there is no consensus among linguists on the definition of a word?
Different theoretical backgrounds and descriptive contexts lead to different standards.
Test your knowledge on the concept of words in language with this quiz. Explore the controversial definitions and criteria proposed by linguists while uncovering the true nature of words.
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