Coining and Acronym
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Izzati Seinsiani
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the purpose of coining and acronym formation in language?
To make words longer and more complex
To create shorter, more efficient, or expressive words
To eliminate old words from a language
To translate words into other languages
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Open Ended
Why is the ability to create new words important for the growth and evolution of a language?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a common source for coining new words?
Technology
Popular culture
Historical events
Branding
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Open Ended
Explain how a coined word can become widely used in society. Use examples from the slides to support your answer.
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are examples of slang coining?
selfie
ghosting
Kodak
cringe
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Fill in the Blanks
Podcast is a coined word that means
Type answer...
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are true acronyms pronounced as words?
NASA
FBI
UNICEF
SCUBA
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a key difference between coining and acronyms in word formation?
Coining creates a completely new word, while acronyms use the first letters of existing words.
Coining uses the first letters of existing words, while acronyms create a new word.
Both coining and acronyms create new words from existing words.
Coining and acronyms are only used in scientific terminology.
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Multiple Choice
Decide whether the word "BFF" are coined or acronyms.
Coining
Acronym
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Multiple Choice
Decide whether the word "TikTok" are coined or acronyms.
Coining
Acronym
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Multiple Choice
Decide whether the word "modem" are coined or acronyms.
Coining
Acronym
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Multiple Choice
Decide whether the word "LED" are coined or acronyms.
Coining
Acronym
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Multiple Choice
Decide whether the word "FOMO" are coined or acronyms.
Coining
Acronym
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Multiple Choice
Decide whether the word "aspirin" are coined or acronyms.
Coining
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Multiple Choice
Decide whether the word "PIN" are coined or acronyms.
Coining
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Multiple Choice
Decide whether the word "Zipper" are coined or acronyms.
Coining
Acronym
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Multiple Choice
Decide whether the word "Teflon" are coined or acronyms.
Coining
Acronym
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Open Ended
Explain how the processes of coining and acronyms contribute to the evolution of language and communication efficiency.
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Multiple Choice
In word formation processes, which two methods help speakers create shorter, more efficient, or more expressive words?
Borrowing and blending
Coining and acronym formation
Derivation and inflection
Compounding and reduplication
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Open Ended
Reflecting on today's lesson about coining and acronym formation, how do you think these processes impact the way we communicate in modern society?
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