Vocabulary Building and Word Formation Quiz

Test your knowledge of vocabulary building, etymology, word formation, and the importance of new words in language with this quiz. Explore different ways to build vocabulary, understand the significance of word formation, and differentiate between word formation processes such as derivation, compounding, and clipping.

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Explain the importance of Vocabulary Building. State your reasons in brief with relevant examples.

Vocabulary building is important as it enhances communication skills, improves comprehension, and expands knowledge. For example, a well-developed vocabulary allows individuals to express themselves more clearly and understand complex texts with ease.

Why is there a need for new words in a language?

New words are needed in a language to adapt to changes in society, technology, and culture. For instance, the emergence of new technologies often requires the creation of new words to describe them accurately, such as 'selfie' and 'app' in the age of smartphones.

Illustrate Derivation as the word formation process.

Derivation is the process of forming new words by adding affixes to existing words. An example of derivation is adding the prefix 'un-' to 'happy' to form 'unhappy'.

Explain the word formation processes - Coining and Borrowing.

<p>Coining involves creating entirely new words, often through invention or onomatopoeia, such as 'googling' or 'selfie.' Borrowing, on the other hand, involves adopting words from other languages, like 'sushi' from Japanese or 'pizza' from Italian.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Write the difference between Acronyms and Abbreviations.

<p>Acronyms are formed by taking the initial letters of a phrase and pronouncing them as a word (e.g., NASA), while abbreviations are shortened forms of words or phrases (e.g., etc., Prof.).</p> Signup and view all the answers