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Creating a new word

Quiz by Oak National Academy: KS3 English (2)

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  • Q1
    Smog is an example of:
    word blending
    an acronym
    a compound
    affixation
    30s
  • Q2
    'Internet' is an example of word blending. Which words are blended to create this new word?
    Interconnected and netizens
    Integrated and network
    International and network
    Interesting and network
    30s
  • Q3
    Are the following abbreviations examples of initialism or acronym?
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    Linking
    30s
  • Q4
    When a word's meaning is altered by the addition of letters at the beginning or end, what is being described here?
    Affixation
    Word blending
    Compounds
    Initialism
    30s
  • Q5
    'The first goal looked even better when shown again on the replay.' Which word is an example of word affixation?
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    Type an Answer
    30s
  • Q6
    Match these keywords to an example:
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    Linking
    30s

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