Session on November, 16 and November, 23 - Morphology
This lecture's topic were the components of words (especially morphemes) and word formation, particularly compounding.
Homework
Find compounds in English with a head that is a
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a noun
- timetable
- doorway
- sky diver
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a verb
- to breakdance
- to overwrite
- to overlook
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an adjective
- grassgreen
- headstrong
- snow-white
Find compounds in English with a modifier that is a
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noun
- screenplay
- sketch book
- football
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verb
- giveaway
- password
- driveway
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adjective
- greenhouse
- blueberry
- blueprint
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preposition
- to underline
- to overcome
- overview
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