Word Formation Processes and Derivation

The video tutorial covers the processes of word formation, focusing on derivation and composition. Derivation is explained through prefixation, suffixation, parasynthetic, regressive, and improper methods. Composition is discussed via justaposition and aglutination, highlighting how words are formed by combining radicals. The tutorial provides examples for each process, making the content dynamic and easy to understand.

What are the two main processes of word formation discussed in the video?

• Juxtaposition and Agglutination

• Inflection and Composition

• Derivation and Composition

• Derivation and Inflection

In prefixation, where is the prefix added to the base word?

• At the end

• It replaces the base word

• In the middle

• At the beginning

Which of the following is an example of suffixation?

• Dislike

• Rebuild

• Happiness

• Unhappy

What is unique about parasynthesis in word formation?

• It does not change the base word

• It only uses prefixes

• It only uses suffixes

• It uses both a prefix and a suffix simultaneously

In parasynthesis, what happens if either the prefix or suffix is removed?

• The word becomes a different part of speech

• The word changes meaning

• The word becomes grammatically incorrect

• The word remains the same

What is the main difference between parasynthesis and prefix-suffix derivation?

• Parasynthesis does not use suffixes

• Prefix-suffix derivation does not use prefixes

• In prefix-suffix derivation, removing one affix still leaves a valid word

• Parasynthesis changes the word's part of speech

What does regressive derivation involve?

• Changing the word's part of speech

• Adding a prefix

• Adding a suffix

• Reducing the word

In improper derivation, what changes in the word?

• The structure

• The class of the word

• The suffix

• The prefix

What is the key characteristic of word formation through juxtaposition?

• Addition of affixes

• Reduction of the word

• Union of radicals without phonetic change

• Phonetic alteration

Which process involves phonetic alteration in the formation of new words?

• Prefixation

• Suffixation

• Juxtaposition

• Agglutination