The Study of Language Quiz – MCQ 06. Language is an integral part of human communication, enabling us to convey our thoughts, emotions, and ideas to others. The study of language is a complex field that involves examining the structural, functional, and sociocultural aspects of language.
The ability to communicate effectively is essential in various areas of life, including education, business, and social interactions. The Study of Language Quiz is designed to test your knowledge of the fundamental concepts and principles of language.
The Study of Language Quiz – MCQ 06
This quiz aims to provide a deeper understanding of language, including its origins, development, and different forms. Whether you are a linguistics enthusiast or simply interested in enhancing your knowledge of the language, the Study of Language Quiz is an excellent resource to test your language skills and broaden your understanding of this fascinating field.
#1. a word-formation process in which a longer word is reduced to a shorter form with -y or -ie at the end
#2. the process of combining two (or more) words to form a new word (e.g. waterbed)
#3. the invention of new words
#4. a bound morpheme added to the end of a word (e.g. fainted, illness)
#5. the process of taking words from other languages
#6. a new word
#7. a type of borrowing in which each element of a word is translated into the borrowing language, also called calque
#8. the process of reducing a word of more than one syllable to a shorter form
#9. a bound morpheme such as un- or -ed added to a word (e.g. undressed) un-, mis-, pre-, -ful, -less, -ish, -ism and -ness which appear in words like unhappy, misrepresent, prejudge, joyful, careless, boyish, terrorism and sadness.
#10. the study of the origin and history of words
#11. a bound morpheme added to the beginning of a word (e.g. unhappy)
#12. the process of reducing a word such as a noun to a shorter version and using it as a new word such as a verb
#13. a word derived from the name of a person or place
#14. the process of combining the beginning of one word and the end of another word to form a new word
#15. the process of forming new words by adding affixes
#16. the process of changing the function of a word, such as a noun to a verb, as a way of forming new words, also known as ‘category change’ or ‘functional shift’
#17. a morpheme that is inserted in the middle of a word (e.g. -rn- in the Kamhmu word srnal).
#18. a morpheme such as un- or -ed that cannot stand alone and must be attached to another form (e.g. undressed)
#19. a new word formed from the initial letters of other words
#20. a process of forming a new word to be similar in some way to an existing word
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