Question

What is compounding in word formation?

• A. Changing the structure of a word by adding prefixes or suffixes
• B. Combining two or more words to form a new word
• C. Creating a new word by altering the pronunciation of an existing word
• D. Using a word in different contexts to change its meaning

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Combining two or more words to form a new word

Examples of compound words:

• Tooth + brush → Toothbrush

• Sun + flower → Sunflower

• Notebook, blackboard, snowman