Test on English Morphology: Inflection and Allomorphs

Question 1: The allomorph [-t] for the past tense morpheme primarily occurs when verbs end in voiced sounds.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: According to the study materials, the allomorph [-t] shows up where verbs end in voiceless sounds such as /sh, s, k, ch/.

Question 2: Based on ACTIVITY 4.5, which of the following is listed as a method to coin new words?

A. Inflection

B. Compounding

C. Allomorphy

D. Possessive marking

Explanation: ACTIVITY 4.5 explicitly lists 'compounding' as a method to coin new words, alongside derivational, clipping, blending, and backformation. Inflection, allomorphy, and possessive marking are discussed in the context of changing word forms or pronunciations, not as methods for coining entirely new words in this section of the study material.

Question 3: The 'Foodie Alert' article from GET IT Magazine was published in 2018.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The 'Foodie Alert' article from Pretoria GET IT Magazine was published in April 2019.

Question 4: Harcourt Bruce Jovanivich Inc. published a work by E. Finegan and N. Besnier.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials list 'Finegan, E. and Besnier, N. 1989. San Diego: Harcourt Bruce Jovanivich Inc.', indicating that Harcourt Bruce Jovanivich Inc. published their work.

Question 5: According to the provided references, in what year was the work by E. Finegan and N. Besnier published?

A. 1988

B. 1989

C. 1990

D. 2015

Explanation: The study materials list 'Finegan, E. and Besnier, N. 1989. San Diego: Harcourt Bruce Jovanivich Inc.' indicating the publication year as 1989.