With examples, explain the following word formation processes: (a) Back-formation (b) Abbreviation (c) Borrowing (d) Conversion.

1. Explain Back-formation with examples. (4 mk)
2. Explain the word formation process of Back-formation with examples. (2 mk)
3. Explain Abbreviation with examples. (4 mk)
4. Explain the word formation process of Abbreviation with examples. (2 mk)
5. Explain the word formation process of Borrowing with examples. (2 mk)
6. Explain Borrowing with examples. (4 mk)
7. Explain Conversion with examples. (4 mk)
8. Explain the word formation process of Conversion with examples. (2 mk)

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Study the short dialogue below and answer the questions that follow: Teacher: “Why didn’t you complete your homework?” Student: “I had to help my parents at the market.” (i) Identify the type of communication used. (ii) State one barrier to communication evident in this conversation. (iii) Suggest one way the teacher could respond to maintain a positive relationship. (iv) Replace the word “complete” with another having a similar meaning.

1. Identify the type of communication used in the dialogue. (2 mk)
2. State one barrier to communication evident in this conversation. (2 mk)
3. Suggest one way the teacher could respond to maintain a positive relationship. (3 mk)
4. Replace the word “complete” with another having a similar meaning. (3 mk)

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