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Kovalenko_lexicology

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      1. Give an extended definition of back-formation.

      2. Speak about clipping and its types. Exemplify your answers.

      3. Explain the notion of blending. What other terms are used for this phenomenon? What types of clipping do you know? Give examples.

      4. What is reduplication? Describe its types, illustrating your answer with examples.

      5. Give a definition of abbreviation. What are the reasons for using abbreviation?

      6. Speaks about the types of abbreviation with as many examples as possible.

      7. What spelling rules apply to abbreviations?

      8. Explain the notion of pseudo-acronyms. Exemplify your answer.

      9. What is redundant abbreviation syndrome? Give examples.

      10. Give an extended definition of backronyms.

      11. What is iconic derivation? Illustrate your answer with examples.