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WorksheetsNoun & verb morphology: Putting it all together
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
The network will have live coverage of the game.
What's the derivational pattern?
A noun derived from a verb
An adjective derived from a noun
A noun derived from an adjective
In web hosting service, the term bandwidth is often incorrectly used.
What morphological features can we identify here?
A compound noun formed by conversion.
A compound noun. The head noun is derived from an adjective.
A compound noun. The head noun is derived from a verb.
The tenant shall be notified in writing of the rejection and the reasons therefore.
Al locatario se le notificará del rechazo y las razones del mismo.
How do the underlined nouns compare?
"Rejection" has a derivational suffix, whereas "rechazo" lacks this feature.
"Rejection" and "rechazo" are nouns resulting from conversion.
Both the English and the Spanish noun share the same word formation feature.
The psychological term for fear of the unknown is "xenophobia."
What morphological feature can we identify here?
An example of conversion
A noun created by adding a negative suffix to the base
A compound noun formed by adding a negative prefix to the base
The trip includes an overnight stop in London.
What's the morphological feature here?
A compound noun (N + N)
A compound noun (Adv + N)
An example of conversion with a noun derived from a verb. (zero derivation)
Chumley's was once a well-known hang-out for some of the most iconic writers in history.
1. A compound noun resulting from a combination of a verb and a particle
2. A noun formed by conversion (zero derivation)
3. Both (1) and (2) are true
The dress buttons at the back.
El vestido se abotona por la espalda.
How do the underlined verbs compare? Which is the best answer?
1. "Abotonar" is an example of parasynthesis, whereas the verb "button" is an instance of conversion.
2. Both "abotonar" and "button" are denominal verbs
3. Both (1 ) and (2) are true.
4. Neither (1) nor (2) is true.
I could babysit for Maggie if you like.
What's the word formation process here?
An example of conversion
An example of back-formation
A noun derived from a verb
All passengers please empty your pockets before moving through the scanner.
Pedimos a los pasajeros que vacíen los bolsillos antes de pasar por el escáner.
1.The verb "empty" is an example of conversion
2. Both "empty" and "vaciar" are deadjectival verbs
3. Both (1) and (2) are true
4. Both "empty" and "vaciar" are examples of conversion
Sweeten the mixture with a little honey.
Endulce la preparación con miel.
1. "Sweeten" is an example of conversion
2. "Sweeten" and "endulzar" are deadjectival verbs
3. "Endulzar" is an instance of parasynthesis.
4. Both (2) and (3) are correct.
Here's how to staycation on any budget during a pandemic.
1. A blend (or portmanteau)
2. A denominal verb
3. An acronym
4. Both (1) and (2)
An example of a guesstimate question is as follows: What volume of beer is sold at an average LA Lakers basketball game?
Examples of blending and clipping
A blend and an acronym (or initialism)
Different examples of compounding
