New word formation processes

Identify the different word-formation processes involved in producing each of the underlined
words in the sentences below. The processes mentioned are: acronym, backformation, blending,
clipping, compounding,

1. This device will self-destruct in 30 seconds.

2. Could you give me a quick recap on what’s been decided?
3. A day-return to London, please.
4. Jane decided to spring-clean her apartment.
5. What are the core rules of netiquette?
6. The tax court concluded that the sale was not a bona-fide transaction.
7. This year the show will be simulcast live to 50 different countries.
8. Did you get my memo about the meeting?

Identify the different word-formation processes involved in producing each of the underlined
words in these sentences (Yule, 2014, p.59).

1. Don’t you ever worry that you might get AIDS?

2. These new skateboards from Zee Designs are kickass.
3. When I’m ill, I want to see a doc, not a vet.
4. The house next door was burgled when I was babysitting the Smiths’ children.

More than one process was involved in the creation of the forms underlined in these sentences.
Can you identify the processes involved in each case? (Yule, 2014, p.59)

1. Are you still using that old car-phone?

2. Can you FedEx the books to me today?
3. Police have reported an increase in carjackings in recent months.
4. I had to temp for a while before I got a real job.