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Zorluk: ZorWord Formation: Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots

Despite facing relentless criticism during the public inquiry, the minister remained silent rather than offering a __________ response that would display open disdain toward the panel.

Which of the following words correctly completes the sentence based on its morphological formation and contextual meaning?

  1. contemptuousCevap
  2. B
    contemptible
  3. C
    contemptibly
  4. D
    uncontemptuous

Cevap

The word 'contemptuous' is the correct choice because the suffix '-ous' forms an adjective meaning 'feeling or showing open disrespect/disdain', which matches the active context of giving a response.
The correct option is 'contemptuous'. In English morphology, the suffix '-ous' converts the noun 'contempt' into an active adjective meaning 'manifesting or expressing disdain'. Because the sentence describes a response that displays open disdain, 'contemptuous' is both syntactically and semantically appropriate.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Analyze the grammatical function required by the sentence structure.
The target word modifies the noun 'response' after the article 'a', requiring an adjective.
Determines the appropriate part-of-speech suffix needed for the blank.
2
Analyze the semantic nuance between the paronyms derived from the root 'contempt'.
The root 'contempt' combined with the adjectival suffix '-ous' yields 'contemptuous' (expressing or showing contempt), whereas the suffix '-ible' yields 'contemptible' (deserving of contempt).
Distinguishes active attitude expression from passive worthiness of scorn.
3
Select the form that aligns with displaying open disdain toward the panel.
'Contemptuous' precisely captures an action or statement that exhibits disdain.
Ensures exact morphological and contextual alignment.

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Paronym Differentiation and Adjectival Suffix Functions (-ous vs -ible)
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Word Formation: Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots

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