Question 37
Vlog is a word that has its origin in new media: video blog → vlog. What word formation process is at work here?
Back-formation
Blending
Acronymy
Borrowing
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Blending
Question 37 of 60 in the IIT Madras BS English II (English 2) End Term paper sat on 1 Sept 2024, in the May 2024 term (IIT M ES FOUNDATION AN EXAM QEF3 01 Sep 2024). It carries 2 marks.
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