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English II · End Term · 28 Apr 2024 · January 2024 term

Question 33: Match the following: | Process of Formation | Word | |--…

Question 33

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Match the following:

Process of FormationWord
[1] Blending[a] Kleenex
[2] Compounding[b] Laser
[3] Coinage[c] Waterproof
[4] Borrowing[d] Brexit
[5] Acronymy[e] Haiku

Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Select the correct answer for Coinage

  1. A

    Kleenex

  2. B

    Laser

  3. C

    Waterproof

  4. D

    Brexit

  5. E

    Haiku

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Correct answer

  • A

    Kleenex

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Question 33 of 60 in the IIT Madras BS English II (English 2) End Term paper sat on 28 Apr 2024, in the January 2024 term (IIT M FOUNDATION DIPLOMA AN EXAM QDF3 28 Apr 2024). It carries 2 marks.

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