Word Formation

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What is the noun form of 'awkward'?

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awkwardness

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What is the noun form of 'perfect'?

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perfection

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What is the noun form of 'anxious'?

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anxiety

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What is the adjective form of 'sensible'?

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sensible

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What is the noun form of 'involve'?

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involvement

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Define 'word formation'.

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The process of creating new words or modifying existing words in a language.

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What is a prefix?

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A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What is a suffix?

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A group of letters added to the end of a word to change its form or meaning.

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Give an example of a compound word.

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Toothbrush (tooth + brush).

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What is the difference between a root word and a base word?

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A root word is the primary lexical unit of a word, while a base word is a word that can stand alone and can have prefixes or suffixes added to it.