MORPHOLOGY Course 11 Ex.

MORPHOLOGY
Course 11
exercises
EXERCISE 1: What is the source of these occasional
blends? What might their meaning be?
GUESSTIMATE = _______________ + _________________

TESTILYING = ________________ +
___________________
GLOBESITY = ________________ +
___________________
SPAMOUFLAGE = _______________ + _______________
COMPFUSION = ________________ + ________________
EXAMNESIA = __________________ + ________________
FACTIGUE = ___________________ + _________________
MISLEDUCATION = _______________ +
_______________
EXERCISE 2: explain the word formation process for the
underlined words.
1. Like most married couples we’ve had our ups and
downs.
2. Tip-top health requires a sensible diet.
3. Everything 2 backpackers need for dining: 2 mugs with
lids, 2 bowls and 2 sporks.
4. The entire city was in lockdown.
5. A kilo of heroin was found hidden inside the lining of the
suitcase.
6. It is an ideal place for scuba diving or fishing.
7. The toaster has seven settings and an LED display.
EXERCISE 3: match words with their clippings
gymnasium fridge
dormitory chute
handkerchief gym
gasoline lab
influenza gator
business dorm
refrigerator gas
parachute hanky
mathematics flu
laboratory biz
alligator math (Am.)/ maths (Br.)
EXERCISE 4: use clippings from the previous exercise to
fill in the gaps
1. After the band had split, Brian decided to quit the
music __________ .
2. In this series we find out that he is very fond of pocket
__________.
3. We ought to fill up with ________ before we set off.
4. I love ____tail meat! It needs to be prepared right.
5. Once the _______ opens, you'll be able to take control of
the steering.
6. Moving in to a college ________ is very exciting.
7. The first signs of illness appeared to be like ______.
EXERCISE 5: Use the word in capitals to form a word
that fits in the gap.
1. They have announced the ______ for the Oscars
(NOMINATE).
2. The news ________ has just finished and there was no
mention of it. (TRANSMIT)
3. A ________ angel is believed to be a good spirit that
protects each of us (GUARD).
4. They tested the ________ of water in the village wells
(TRANSPARENT).
5. Psychologists show more _______ into human character
and behaviour (SIGHT).
6. She looked ______ beautiful at the wedding (STUN).
7. I counted on your ______ and you let me down
(DISCREET).
8. She will decorate her house ______ of the cost
(REGARD).
9. The principal took ______ measures against the
culprits (DISCIPLINE).
10.Some _______ will be served at the end of this meeting
(REFRESH).
11.The baby had ______ eyes when he had measles
(WATER).
12. They will bury her ______ the day after tomorrow
(REMAIN).
13. She has had several ______ of her illness lately
(RECUR).
EXERCISE 6: use the word in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap
EXERCISE 7: underline the stressed syllable in the words
highlighted blue. What is the type of word formation?
1. He made slow progress down the steep cliff.

Can we progress to the next question on the list?
2. Their efforts produced no results.
There was limited access to quality produce.
3. Children are not permitted in without their parents.
The council issued a permit for the parade.
4. All the convicts were transferred to another cell.
There was not enough evidence to convict him.
5. Outdoors, mosquitoes were a perpetual torment.
At times the memories returned to torment her.
EXERCISE 8: identify cases of conversion in the following
sentences
1. When things that we are used to are done differently, it
could spark the strongest reactions in us.
2. National cultures play a part in shaping the way we
behave and think.
3. The knowledge of the potential differences should be
kept at the back of our minds.
4. The world isn't as bad as we think. Yes, there are real
concerns… This book is not concerned with the
underlying reasons for poverty or progress.
5. Developing countries are suffering from incredible
poverty with little hope for any meaningful change.
6. A new study shows definitive evidence of organic
matter on the surface of Mars.
7. The rover Curiosity uncovered another startling find
around five years ago.
8. The air contained another key ingredient of natural
gas: methane.
9. The European Space Agency's ExoMars ship lands in
2020 and will be able to drill into the ground on Mars.
10.In response to criticisms over food waste, some
supermarkets are donating some of their food surplus.
11.Online grocer Farmdrop delivers fresh produce from
local farmers to its customers.
EXERCISE 9: identify the type of word formation
1. Return on Investment ROI _________________

2. information, entertainment infotainment ____________
3. Modulator, demodulator modem _________________
4. Love, seat loveseat ________________
5. International, police interpol _________________
6. A comb to comb ________________
7. Delicatessen deli _____________________
8. Capt. Charles Cunninghal boycott _________________
Boycott
9. Automation automate _______________
10. Humid humidifier _______________
11. Typographical error typo ____________________

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GUESSTIMATE = _ + ___

1. He made slow progress down the steep cliff.

1. Return on Investment ROI _________________

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