Words such as 'black__leg' and 'flash__light' are instances of ____________?
Correct answer: A. Compounding
- A. Compounding
- B. Portmanteau
- C. Derivation
- D. Backformation
Explanation
Blackleg and flashlight join two independent words, black plus leg and flash plus light. Combining existing words in this way is compounding.
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