Wortschatzerweiterung im Englischunterricht: Präfixe, Suffixe und Konversionen

Question 1

Which of the following is a prefix?

Accepted Answer

un-

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unhappy

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ment

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antibody

Question 2

Wie nennt man die Wortbildung, bei der ein neues Wort durch Hinzufügen eines Präfixes oder Suffixes zu einem bestehenden Wort entsteht?

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Derivation

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Komposition

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Kürzung

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Konversion

Question 3

Welcher Prozess beinhaltet das Kürzen eines bestehenden Wortes, um ein neues zu bilden?

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Clipping

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Derivation

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Komposition

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Blending

Question 4

Which word is a noun that was formed from a verb without adding any suffixes or prefixes?

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teacher

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happily

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unhappy

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carefully

Question 5

Welche der folgenden Möglichkeiten ist **KEINE** Methode der Wortbildung im Englischen?

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Übersetzung

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Präfixbildung

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Suffixbildung

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Zusammensetzung

Question 6

Wie wurde das Wort **unglücklich** gebildet?

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Durch Hinzufügen des Suffixes "un-" zur Wortwurzel "glücklich"

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Durch Umwandlung des Wortes "glücklich" in eine andere Wortart

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Durch Zusammenfügen zweier bestehender Wörter

Question 7

Which term refers to changes in words to show different time frames, amounts, individuals, or sexes?

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Inflection

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Derivation

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Conversion

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Compounding

Question 8

Which word formation technique changes a word's form to show different grammatical roles, like past tense or plural?

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Inflection

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Derivation

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Compounding

Question 9

Which word formation method involves adding a prefix to the beginning of a word to alter its meaning?

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Prefixation

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Suffixation

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Infixation

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Conversion

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a method of forming new words in English?

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Inversion

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Derivation

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Compounding

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Affixation

Question 11

What do we call the process of adding prefixes or suffixes to a word to change its meaning?

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Word Formation

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Conversion

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Compounding

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Infixation

Question 12

Which of the following can only be added to the beginning of a word to create a new word?

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Prefix

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Root

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Suffix

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Free morpheme

Question 13

Which word below does not share the same root word as 'spectator'?

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Respect

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Inspection

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Speculation

Question 14

When a suffix is added to a base word to form a new word, what is the term for the new word?

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Derived word

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Base word

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Compound word

Question 15

Was ist ein freies Morphem in der Wortbildung?

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Ein Wort, das alleine stehen oder Teil eines zusammengesetzten Wortes sein kann

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Ein Wort, das nur Teil eines zusammengesetzten Wortes sein kann

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Ein Wort, das die Bedeutung eines Wortes ändert

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Ein Wort, das die Wortart eines Wortes ändert

Question 16

Which word is created by adding the suffix "-ment" to another word?

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assignment

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beautiful

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lovely

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carefully

Question 17

When a prefix is added to an existing word, how is a new word formed?

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Adding a prefix to a root word

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Combining two or more words

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Removing sounds or letters from a word

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Changing the grammatical function of a word

Question 18

When creating new words by adding prefixes or suffixes, which process does NOT result in a distinct meaning for the new word?

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Inflection

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Derivation

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Compounding

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Conversion

Question 19

In English grammar, what is the term for how words change their form to show different grammatical information, like present or past tense, singular or plural, or first or third person?

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Inflection

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Derivation

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Conversion

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Compounding

Question 20

Which word formation method involves adding a suffix to a word to create a new word with a different meaning?

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Suffixation

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Prefixation

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Infixation

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Conversion

Question 21

Was bedeutet das Präfix 'bi-' im Wort 'bifokal'?

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Zweimal

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Getrennt

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Darüber hinaus

Question 22

Which of these describes a key feature of free morphemes?

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They can be used as words on their own.

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They can't be used as words on their own.

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They always show tense or number.

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They only appear at the start of words.

Question 23

Which type of word formation involves grammatical changes to words to express different tenses, numbers, persons, or genders?

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Inflection

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Derivation

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Conversion

Question 24

Which word is formed by combining two separate words, rather than adding a prefix or suffix to a base word?

Accepted Answer

Blackboard

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Beautiful

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Lovely

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Teacher

Question 25

Which part of a word holds its main meaning and can be changed by adding prefixes or suffixes?

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Root

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Morpheme

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Prefix

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Suffix

Question 26

In the word "happiness," to which base word was the suffix "-ness" added?

Accepted Answer

Happy

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Ness

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Happily

Question 27

Which suffix can you add to a verb to create an abstract noun that describes the action or state of the verb?

Accepted Answer

-ment

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-ity

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-ness

Question 28

When forming new words through word formation processes like affixation or composition, specific rules must be followed. Which general rules are these?

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Word formation rules depend on the language situation and the part of speech of the new word.

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Word formation rules apply to all languages and are universal.

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Word formation rules only apply when forming new words through affixation.

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Word formation rules have no effect on the pronunciation or meaning of new words.

Question 29

Was ist die Hauptaufgabe der Flexion in der englischen Sprache?

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Grammatikalische Informationen wie Zeit, Anzahl oder Person anzuzeigen

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Neue Wörter durch Hinzufügen von Endungen an Wortstämme zu bilden

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Wörter zu verkürzen, um eine informelle Sprache zu erzeugen

Question 30

Which type of morpheme can stand alone as a complete word?

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Free morpheme

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Root morpheme

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Affix morpheme

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Bound morpheme

Question 31

Which term describes a morpheme that needs to be attached to a base word to form a meaningful unit?

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Bound morpheme

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Free morpheme

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Root morpheme

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Affix morpheme

Question 32

How does morphemic analysis aid our understanding of word formation?

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It breaks down words into their building blocks, showing their structure.

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It reveals the root meaning of words.

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It explains how new words are created.

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It's only useful for studying words in isolation.

Question 33

How has the widespread adoption of the internet and digital technologies influenced the formation of new words in English?

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Digital technologies have accelerated the spread of new words.

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The internet has reduced the use of prefixes and suffixes in word formation.

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The internet has had no significant impact on the formation of new words in English.

Question 34

How do children gradually develop their understanding of word formation? Explain the role of word formation in language acquisition and the stages they go through.

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Children's understanding of word formation develops gradually through exposure to language and experimenting with different word forms.

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Children mainly learn about word formation through direct teaching from adults.

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Children's understanding of word formation is fully developed by the age of 5.

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Children cannot understand word formation until they learn to read and write.

Question 35

How does analyzing word formation provide insights into the cultural values and norms of a language?

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It reveals patterns that reflect cultural beliefs and practices.

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It shows how societal changes have shaped word formation.

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It sheds light on the role of word formation in shaping identity and social interactions.

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It helps identify universal linguistic patterns.

Question 36

How does the prefix 'dis-' change the meaning of the word 'approve' to form 'disapprove'?

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It reverses the meaning of 'approve', indicating disapproval.

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It strengthens the meaning of 'approve', making it stronger.

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It changes 'approve' from a verb to a noun.

Question 37

How does word formation contribute to creative expression in literature and art?

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Word formation empowers writers and artists to innovate with language, create new meanings, and evoke vivid imagery.

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Word formation is a technical aspect of language with no creative value.

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Word formation should be limited to formal settings and avoided in creative contexts.

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Word formation is only relevant to poetry and not other art forms.

Question 38

How have word formation patterns in English changed over time, and what impact have these changes had on the language?

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Changes in word formation have influenced the structure and vocabulary of English.

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Word formation patterns in English have stayed the same throughout history.

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Understanding the history of word formation is only important for language experts.

Question 39

Word Formation and Cognitive Functions

Which cognitive functions are essential for creating and understanding new words?

Choose the best answer from the options below.

Accepted Answer

Attention, memory, and conceptualization

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Perception, reasoning, and imagination

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Emotion, intuition, and creativity

Question 40

How does language type affect word formation? Discuss how different language types might have different rules and preferences for creating new words.

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Inflectional languages can usually make words with more parts than isolating languages.

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All languages have the same word formation patterns, no matter what type they are.

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Language type doesn't affect how many new words a language can make.

Question 41

How do computational techniques support the analysis of word formation?

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They help analyze large datasets of word formations to identify patterns.

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They provide explanations for the processes involved in word formation.

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They generate new words based on existing patterns.

Question 42

How do slang and colloquialisms affect word formation and language evolution?

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They introduce new words and phrases, expanding vocabulary.

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They have no influence on formal language.

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They hinder language standardization.

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They have no impact on language change.

Question 43

How has the growth of digital communication and social media shaped word formation in the English language?

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It has facilitated the creation and spread of new words and expressions that reflect the dynamic nature of language.

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It has hindered word formation because people now communicate more formally online.

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It has led to a decline in vocabulary complexity and diversity.

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It has had no significant impact on word formation, as traditional methods of communication remain dominant.

Question 44

What is a specific difficulty in forming words in specialized fields like medicine?

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Using technical terms that are unfamiliar to a wider audience

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Making words easy to pronounce and remember

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Following grammar rules for clarity and consistency

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Avoiding abbreviations and acronyms

Question 45

Identify the type of word formation used in the word 'unhappy':

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Prefixation

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Suffixation

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Conversion

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Blending

Question 46

Which of the following is a method used to create new words?

Accepted Answer

Adding a prefix to a word

Accepted Answer

Changing a word from one word class to another

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Reversing the order of words in a sentence

Question 47

How does word formation contribute to the growth of a language?

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It allows for the creation of new words to express new ideas.

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It simplifies language for easier communication.

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It makes languages more difficult to learn.

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It has no impact on language development.

Question 48

How does word formation enhance the adaptability of language?

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It enables the creation of new words to express new ideas and concepts.

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It ensures the preservation of language structure despite changes in pronunciation.

Question 49

How does etymology enhance our understanding of word formation?

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Etymology helps us trace word origins and development, deepening our understanding of their meaning and use.

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Etymology is only relevant for studying ancient languages and has no impact on modern word formation.

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Etymology can provide alternative spellings for words, but it does not affect their pronunciation.

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Etymology is a complex field reserved for linguists and language experts.

Question 50

The prefix 'un-' usually conveys the meaning of:

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Not

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With

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Re-

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Over

Question 51

Which suffix can be used to transform a noun into an adjective?

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-ful

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-less

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-ment

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-ity

Question 52

Which of the following words is NOT formed through conversion?

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Quickly

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Run

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Walk

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Talk

Question 53

The suffix '-ly' is typically used to form:

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Adverbs

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Nouns

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Adjectives

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Verbs

Question 54

Which prefix means 'again' or 'back'?

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Re-

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Un-

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In-

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Dis-

Question 55

The word 'unhappy' is an example of:

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Prefixation

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Conversion

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Suffixation

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Inflection

Question 56

Which word is formed by adding the prefix 'un-' to the adjective 'happy'?

Accepted Answer

unhappy

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joyful

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delightful

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miserable

Question 57

Select the word that can be formed by converting the adjective 'small' into a noun.

Accepted Answer

smallness

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short

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smaller

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smallest

Question 58

Identify the word formed by adding the suffix '-ize' to the verb 'modern'.

Accepted Answer

modernize

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modernizee

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modernization

Question 59

Select the word that demonstrates conversion from a verb to an adjective.

Accepted Answer

interesting

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interested

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interestingly

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interest

Question 60

Which suffix is added to the noun 'friend' to form the adjective 'friendly'?

Accepted Answer

-ly

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-ness

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-ive

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-ment

Question 61

Identify the word formed by compounding the nouns 'earth' and 'quake'.

Accepted Answer

earthquake

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earthquaker

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earthquakely

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earthshaking

Question 62

Which prefix in the word 'unhappy' means 'the opposite of'?

Accepted Answer

un-

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in-

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re-

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dis-

Question 63

Which suffix in the word 'teacher' indicates a person who does something?

Accepted Answer

-er

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-ian

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-ist

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-or

Question 64

What is the word formed by adding the suffix '-ment' to the word 'develop'?

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development

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developed

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developer

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develops