GATE 2023 XH2 (English) – Question 33

Comparative and World Literatures in English Translation · Multilingualism, translation studies and the politics of language in literary production · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Which linguistic process can be seen in the formation of the following words?
i. smog, ii. brunch, iii. motel iv. telecast

Borrowing
Compounding
Blending
Backformation

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Correct answer: (C) Blending

Explanation

Each word blends parts of two words: smoke and fog, breakfast and lunch, motor and hotel, television and broadcast.