English Morphology Languages

Compounding in English Morphology — Practice Exam

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Môn: English Morphology
Kỳ thi: Languages
Số câu: 30 câu
Thời gian: 45 phút
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Câu 1.
Which of the following best defines compounding as a word-formation process?
- A.
  Adding an affix to an existing base to create a new word.
- B.
  Combining two or more words or bases to form a new word.
- C.
  Borrowing a word from another language and adapting its form.
- D.
  Shortening a long word to create a new, informal term.
Câu 2.
The word 'mother-in-law' is best described as:
- A.
  A compound written as a single word.
- B.
  A compound written as two separate words.
- C.
  A hyphenated compound.
- D.
  A phrase rather than a compound.
Câu 3.
Which of the following is an example of an idiomatic compound?
- A.
  toothbrush
- B.
  schoolbag
- C.
  butterfly
- D.
  bedroom
Câu 4.
In a non-idiomatic compound, the overall meaning is:
- A.
  Completely unrelated to the meanings of its parts.
- B.
  Figurative and unpredictable.
- C.
  Relatively predictable from the meanings of its components.
- D.
  Always opposite to the meanings of its parts.
Câu 5.
Which pair contains only non-idiomatic compounds?
- A.
  red tape, deadline
- B.
  butterfly, red tape
- C.
  bedroom, toothbrush
- D.
  deadline, toothbrush
Câu 6.
Which of the following best characterizes a coordinative (copulative) compound?
- A.
  One component modifies or specifies the other.
- B.
  Both components have equal status and contribute properties, roles, or identities.
- C.
  The compound is formed by repeating a base.
- D.
  The original components are no longer recognized.
Câu 7.
Which compound is subordinative rather than coordinative?
- A.
  bittersweet
- B.
  singer-songwriter
- C.
  blackbird
- D.
  deaf-mute
Câu 8.
In the compound 'toothbrush', which component is the head?
- A.
  tooth
- B.
  brush
- C.
  Both are heads equally.
- D.
  Neither is a head.
Câu 9.
Which of the following is a compound noun?
- A.
  blue-eyed
- B.
  babysit
- C.
  bus stop
- D.
  somehow
Câu 10.
Which option contains only compound adjectives?
- A.
  world-famous, handmade
- B.
  bedroom, greenhouse
- C.
  babysit, dry-clean
- D.
  somewhere, myself
Câu 11.
Which of the following is typically classified as a compound verb?
- A.
  proofread
- B.
  greenhouse
- C.
  everywhere
- D.
  blue-eyed
Câu 12.
Which option best illustrates a compound adverb?
- A.
  anybody
- B.
  somehow
- C.
  haircut
- D.
  dry-clean
Câu 13.
Which of the following is a compound pronoun?
- A.
  myself
- B.
  bedroom
- C.
  make-believe
- D.
  world-famous
Câu 14.
The compound 'football' follows which compositional pattern?
- A.
  Adjective + Noun
- B.
  Noun + Noun
- C.
  Verb + Noun
- D.
  Noun + Verb
Câu 15.
The compound 'greenhouse' is an example of which compositional type?
- A.
  Noun + Noun
- B.
  Adjective + Noun
- C.
  Verb + Noun
- D.
  Noun + Preposition + Noun
Câu 16.
The compound 'pickpocket' follows which compositional pattern?
- A.
  Noun + Noun
- B.
  Adjective + Noun
- C.
  Verb + Noun
- D.
  Noun + Verb
Câu 17.
The compound 'haircut' is an example of which compositional pattern?
- A.
  Verb + Noun
- B.
  Noun + Verb
- C.
  Noun + Noun
- D.
  Adjective + Noun
Câu 18.
The compound 'blackbird' is best classified as:
- A.
  An exocentric compound.
- B.
  An endocentric compound.
- C.
  A coordinative compound.
- D.
  A derivational compound.
Câu 19.
The compound 'pickpocket' is best classified as:
- A.
  An endocentric compound.
- B.
  An exocentric compound.
- C.
  A coordinative compound.
- D.
  A reduplicative compound.
Câu 20.
Which of the following best describes a derivational compound?
- A.
  A compound whose original components are no longer recognized.
- B.
  A compound formed by repeating a base.
- C.
  A compound that involves compounding together with derivation, such as a derivational affix attached to a compound base.
- D.
  A compound whose meaning cannot be predicted from its parts.
Câu 21.
Which of the following is an example of a reduplicative compound formed by exact repetition?
- A.
  zigzag
- B.
  bye-bye
- C.
  tick-tock
- D.
  wishy-washy
Câu 22.
The reduplicative compound 'tick-tock' is an example of which pattern?
- A.
  Exact repetition.
- B.
  Rhyme.
- C.
  Ablaut (vowel alternation).
- D.
  Noun + Verb structure.
Câu 23.
The compound 'wishy-washy' is best described as a reduplicative compound formed by:
- A.
  Exact repetition.
- B.
  Rhyme and repetitive structure.
- C.
  Vowel alternation (ablaut).
- D.
  Adding a derivational suffix.
Câu 24.
Which of the following is cited in the material as a faded compound?
- A.
  butterfly
- B.
  bridegroom
- C.
  toothbrush
- D.
  singer-songwriter
Câu 25.
Which word is cited in the material as an example of a dead compound?
- A.
  gospel
- B.
  bedroom
- C.
  sunrise
- D.
  blue-eyed
Câu 26.
Which statement best captures the difference between faded and dead compounds?
- A.
  Faded compounds are formed by repetition, while dead compounds are not.
- B.
  Both involve historical components or structures becoming less obvious over time, but the exact boundary between the two depends on the textbook.
- C.
  Faded compounds always contain derivational affixes, while dead compounds never do.
- D.
  Dead compounds are always written as one word, but faded compounds are always written as two words.
Câu 27.
In a Modifier + Head pattern, the modifier typically:
- A.
  Determines the basic category or meaning of the compound.
- B.
  Has equal status with the head.
- C.
  Adds additional, specifying detail to what the head denotes.
- D.
  Is always written as a separate word.
Câu 28.
Which of the following is correctly written as two separate words, according to the examples in the material?
- A.
  bedroom
- B.
  ice cream
- C.
  well-known
- D.
  blackboard
Câu 29.
Consider the compound 'editor-in-chief'. Which compositional type does it illustrate?
- A.
  Adjective + Noun.
- B.
  Verb + Noun.
- C.
  Noun + Preposition + Noun.
- D.
  Noun + Verb.
Câu 30.
Which classification of compounds is based on the semantic relationship between the components rather than on their writing form?
- A.
  Classification by part of speech.
- B.
  Classification by components (coordinative vs. subordinative).
- C.
  Classification by compositional types.
- D.
  Classification by writing form (one word, two words, hyphenated).

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