Understanding Portmanteaus and Pokémon Names

What is the main difference between a portmanteau and a compound word?

• Portmanteaus blend two words into a new one.

• Compound words are always longer than portmanteaus.

• Portmanteaus combine two words without changing them.

• Compound words blend two words into a new one.

Which of the following is an example of a portmanteau?

• Brunch

• Snowman

• Homework

• Starfish

What two words make up the portmanteau 'hangry'?

• Hungry and angry

• Hungry and happy

• Happy and angry

• Hungry and tired

Which portmanteau is used to describe a combination of education and entertainment?

• Edutainment

• Emoticon

• Cosplay

• Chillax

What two words are combined to form the Pokémon name 'Psyduck'?

• Psychic and bird

• Psychic and duck

• Psychic and dog

• Psychic and fish

Which Pokémon name is a combination of 'snore' and 'relax'?

• Squirtle

• Bulbasaur

• Snorlax

• Charmander

What is the portmanteau for a turtle Pokémon that squirts water?

• Bulbasaur

• Charmander

• Squirtle

• Snorlax

Which Pokémon name combines 'blast' and 'tortoise'?

• Blastoise

• Charizard

• Poliwrath

• Psyduck

What is the origin of the name 'Pikachu'?

• It is a combination of 'pika pika' and 'chu chu'.

• It is a combination of 'pika' and 'chu'.

• It is a combination of 'pika' and 'mouse'.

• It is a combination of 'sparkle' and 'mouse'.

What does the 'chu' in 'Pikachu' represent in Japanese?

• The sound of a bird

• The sound of a dog

• The sound of a mouse

• The sound of a cat