mdcat english MCQ #587

A 'portmanteau' word is another term for?

mdcat english MCQ #587

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A 'portmanteau' word is another term for?

    • A) A blend
    • B) A compound word
    • C) A derived word
    • D) An inflected word

    Answer: A blend

    Explanation: A portmanteau word is a blend, like 'smog' or 'brunch.' It combines sounds and meanings of two words. Compound words are separate, like 'bookshelf.'