This question tests knowledge of compound words, specifically how words are combined to form new words, sometimes with slight modifications or shortenings. We need to identify the option where the two given words are correctly combined to form a recognized English word.
Correct Option: B) Camera + recorder = Camcorder
This question tests knowledge of word formation, specifically portmanteau words (blends of two or more words) and standard spelling rules for suffixes. We need to identify the option where the resulting word is correctly formed and spelled.
Correct Option: D) Motor + bike = Mobike
This question tests knowledge of word formation, specifically compound words and the correct application of suffixes and blending rules in English. We need to identify the option where the two given parts correctly combine to form a recognized English word.
Correct Option: A) Pal + alimony = Palimony
This question tests knowledge of portmanteau words, which are words formed by blending parts of two or more other words and their meanings. The task is to identify the correctly formed blend among the given options.
Correct Option: D) Situation + comedy = Sitcom
"Sitcom" is a well-known and widely used portmanteau word derived from "situation comedy." It correctly blends parts of both words to form a new word with a distinct meaning.
This question tests knowledge of word formation, specifically how suffixes are added to base words to create new words (derived words). We need to identify the option where the base word and the suffix correctly combine to form a recognized English word.
Correct Option: A) Educate + tion = Education. This is a correct word formation. "Educate" is a verb, and adding the suffix "-tion" correctly forms the noun "Education", meaning the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction.
The question asks to identify the correctly formed compound word among the given options. A compound word is formed when two or more words are joined together to create a new word with a new meaning. The formation usually involves combining the base words without altering their spelling significantly, unless specific rules of compounding apply (which are not the case for these simple examples).
B) Rain + coat = Raincoat
When the words "Rain" and "coat" are combined, they form the compound word "Raincoat". This word is correctly spelled and commonly used to refer to a coat worn to protect against rain.