The topic is still morphology (=words and their parts) and word formation.

Homework

A derivation creates a new word by adding an affix to the stem. An inflection only relates the word to its context (e.g. by turning it from singular to plural).

What is the difference between derivation and
compounding?

derivation
• stem + affix (+ affix + affix + affix...)
compounding
• stem + stem (+ stem + stem + stem...)

Collect 5 longish words and

• divide them into morphemes
• show construction of a word from their stems as tree diagrammes

out|stand|ing|ly|

green|house| effect

ex|press|ion

con|text|ual

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

a noun
• timetable
• doorway
• sky diver

a verb
• to breakdance
• to overwrite
• to overlook

an adjective
• grassgreen
• headstrong
• snow-white

Find compounds in English with a modifier that is a

noun
• screenplay
• sketch book
• football

verb
• giveaway
• password
• driveway

adjective
• greenhouse
• blueberry
• blueprint

preposition
• to underline
• to overcome
• overview