Session-7 Word formation-4.pptVIP

Word Formation-4 Lexicology Major Topics Process of word-formation : conversion Process of word-formation : blending Process of word-formation : clipping Process of word-formation : acronymy Assignment I. Conversion Definition of conversion; Classification of conversion 1. Definition of Conversion Conversion/ functional shift/ zero derivation: the use of a word that is normally one part of speech or word class as another part of speech without any change in form: e.g. The public don’t have access to the site. You can access the information any time. 2. Classification of Conversion conversion to noun; conversion to verb; conversion pronunciation conversion to noun Examples-1: want, cheat, scold, sneek, release, catch, find, import, reject, suspect, walk, dump, pass, divide, retreat, turn, think, laugh, stroll, award, rescue, collapse, cover, cure conversion to noun Examples-2: final, daily, comic, regular, young marrieds, native, communist, Christian, white, private, annual conversion to noun Examples-3: the sick, the wealthy, the sublime, the poor, the very unfortunate, the clearly inevitable, the impossible, the comparatively rich, the poorer than oneself, the ignorant, the most corrupt of them all, the wicked. conversion to noun Examples-4: the haves and have-nots, ins and outs, pros and cons, ifs and therefores, ifs and buts, hows and whys, a must, also-ran, has-been conversion to verb Examples-1: corner, bottle, garage, list, shelter, coat, fuel, man, fiance, arm, core, skin, peel, juice, dust, hand, finger, hammer, brake, shoulder, eye, pump, nurse, tutor, ape, dog, captain, shepherd, monkey, wolf, cripple, fool, knight, cash, orphan, wreck, mail, ship, boat, telegram, motor, bicycle conversion to verb Examples-2: dry, narrow, dim, smooth, cool, empty, slow, calm, lower, yellow, blue, wet, bare, free,