Question

What is clipping in word formation?

• A. Shortening a longer word to create a more casual or easier-to-say form
• B. Combining two words to create a new word with a blended meaning
• C. Changing the spelling of a word to reflect its pronunciation more accurately
• D. Adding a prefix or suffix to a word to change its meaning

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Shortening a longer word to create a more casual or easier-to-say form

• Clipped words are widely used in everyday conversation for convenience and simplicity.