Question

Which of these processes was used to form the word prefabricate? Use a dictionary if necessary.

a)prefix addition
b)suffix addition
c)compounding
d)telescoping
e)shortening
f)back formations

Answer 1

The process used to form the word "prefabricate" is prefix addition. The root word is "fabricate" and the prefix "pre" was added to it.

Answer 2

a) Prefix addition

Step-by-step explanation:

The process used to form the word "prefabricate" is prefix addition in which the prefix "pre" is added to the verb "fabricate" in order to form another verb "prefabricate". The root of the word "prefabricate" is "fabricate".

Examples of verbs: prejudge