Word Formation Processes Quiz Part II

Which of the following is an example of clipping?

• Brunch

• Flu

• Radar

• Thermometer

What is the process of creating a new word by removing a supposed affix?

• Conversion

• Compounding

• Back-formation

• Borrowing

The word email used as both a noun and a verb is an example of:

• Coinage

• Acronym

• Conversion

• Onomatopoeia

Which of the following is a correctly formed acronym?

• UN

• BBC

• SCUBA

• USA

The word buzz is an example of:

• Clipping

• Onomatopoeia

• Blending

• Derivation

Which of the following is derived through back-formation?

• Burgle

• Runner

• Gym

• Brunch

RADAR is an acronym for:

• Radio Detection and Ranging

• Rapid Data Analysis and Reading

• Radio Device Alignment Radar

• Real-time Detection Array Report

What is the correct term for shortened forms where each letter is pronounced separately?

• Acronym

• Clipping

• Abbreviation

• Blending

The phrase I'm is an example of:

• Acronym

• Conversion

• Cliticization

• Compounding

Which of the following words was coined from a brand name?

• Kleenex

• Exam

• Burgle

• Email