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GST 111 GST 111 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which one of the following is not a Word Formation Strategy
Options
A clipping
B suffixing
Correct Answer
C blending
D coining
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Clipping, blending, and coining are all recognized word formation strategies. 'Suffixing' is not a standard term; the process is called 'affixation' or specifically 'suffixation'.

Hint

The correct term for adding a morpheme to the end of a word is 'suffixation'.

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