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Academic Communication for Advanced Secondary Schools Crafting meaning

Type of Clipping Words clipped New words formed

Internet
Middle clipping Cannot

Mister
FOR ONLINE READING ONLY
Doctor
Clipped both Influenza
Refrigerator

Prescription

2. Construct sentences using the new words you have formed through clipping
method.

Coining
Coining, also coinage, is the process of creating either deliberately or unintentionally
new words or phrases to name newly invented products. Unlike other processes of word
formation, this method does not rely on existing linguistic elements. Instead, it often
involves combining sounds or morphemes in a novel way to express a new concept or
idea. This process can take place due to various reasons such as necessity, innovation,
creativity and influence of other languages or culture. Some coined words include desktop
or desktop computer, smartphone, google, download, upload, lift, ventilator machine
and COVID-19.

Exercise 1�7

Invent new words using coining process based on the following concepts or ideas
(technology, environment, social media).

Activity 1�5

Use the words you have formed in Exercise 1.7 in an essay or story.

Acronyms/Abbreviation
This is the process whereby the initial letters of one or more words are combined to form a
new word. Often, the first letters of words are written in capital letters. Understanding the
meaning of these initials is crucial to convey the intended idea in academic communication
properly. Consider the following examples:

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