Word Formation Quiz

What does the term 'word formation' refer to?

• The process of creating new words

• The history of English literature

• The study of ancient languages

• The evolution of grammar rules

Which of the following is an example of prefixation?

• Selfish

• Regain

• Disagreement

• Aspirin

What is the process of creating a new word by combining two independent words called?

• Blending

• Coinage

• Compounding

• Clipping

Which word is an example of blending?

• Fingerprint

• Aspirin

• Motel

• Futon

What is the process of reducing a word to form a new word called?

• Clipping

• Compounding

• Coinage

• Borrowing

Which of the following is an example of back formation?

• Televised

• Television

• Donor

• Donation

What is the term for creating new words from the initial letters of a set of words?

• Conversion

• Reduplication

• Echoism

• Acronyms

Which word is an example of folk etymology?

• Bridegroom

• Brunch

• Walkie-talkie

• Splash

What is the process of forming new words by doubling a word or part of it called?

• Coinage

• Clipping

• Echoism

• Reduplication

Which of the following words is an example of echoism?

• Futon

• Roar

• Aspirin

• Motel