Question

What is blending in word formation?

• A. Replacing sounds in a word to produce a similar-sounding word
• B. Combining parts of two words, typically the beginning of one and the end of another
• C. Creating a new word by adding a prefix or suffix to an existing word
• D. Combining the meanings of two unrelated words to form a compound word

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Combining parts of two words, typically the beginning of one and the end of another

• Blending involves combining parts of two words—usually the beginning of one word and the end of another—to create a new word.

  Examples:

  • Brunch: From breakfast + lunch

  • Smog: From smoke + fog