Question

Rem-I tei Rem-II-no gothok ridi
\[ \begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline \textbf{Rem I} & \textbf{Rem II} \\ \hline A. \ \text{ko-lok} & I. \ \text{compounding} \\ B. \ \text{tok-rok} & II. \ \text{derivation} \\ C. \ \text{kisa-misa} & III. \ \text{inflection} \\ D. \ \text{tokha-rung} & IV. \ \text{reduplication} \\ \hline \end{array} \] Toao rijakni soi kiphilmung saidi:

• A. A - I, B - IV, C - III, D - II
• B. A - B - III, C - IV, D - II
• C. A - IV, B - III, C - I, D - II
• D. A - II, B - III, C - IV, D - I

Hint:

Compounding, reduplication, inflection, and derivation are key linguistic processes used in word formation and modification.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Identify Linguistic Features.
Each term in Rem I relates to a word formation type or linguistic feature. Match these with their corresponding functions in Rem II.
Step 2: Match Rem I and Rem II.
- A. ko-lok matches I. compounding because "ko-lok" is a compound word.
- B. tok-rok matches IV. reduplication as "tok-rok" demonstrates syllable or root repetition.
- C. kisa-misa matches III. inflection, involving a type of word alteration.
- D. tokha-rung matches II. derivation, indicating a change in meaning or grammatical category.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct pairings are: A - I, B - IV, C - III, D - II. The correct option is (1).