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Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad: (Department of English) Warning

The document outlines the assignment guidelines for a BS English course at Allama Iqbal Open University, emphasizing the importance of original work and the consequences of plagiarism. It details the structure and requirements for two assignments covering various topics in morphology, including word formation processes, types of morphemes, and morphological theories. Students are instructed to submit typed assignments in specific formats and are warned against submitting late or handwritten assignments, with clear marking criteria provided.

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Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad: (Department of English) Warning

The document outlines the assignment guidelines for a BS English course at Allama Iqbal Open University, emphasizing the importance of original work and the consequences of plagiarism. It details the structure and requirements for two assignments covering various topics in morphology, including word formation processes, types of morphemes, and morphological theories. Students are instructed to submit typed assignments in specific formats and are warned against submitting late or handwritten assignments, with clear marking criteria provided.

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ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of English)

WARNING
1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING
THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM THE
AWARD OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE.
2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENT(S) BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM
OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN
“AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”
Course: 9077 Semester: Spring 2025
Level: BS English
Please read the following instructions for writing your assignments.
1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks, but within a question, the
marks are distributed according to its requirements.
2. Read the question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements
of the question.
3. Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books, study
guides or allied material.
4. Handwritten scanned assignments are not acceptable.
5. Upload your typed (in Word or PDF format) assignments on or before the due date.
6. Your analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.
7. Late assignments can’t be uploaded at LMS.
8. The students who attempt their assignments in Urdu/Arabic may upload a
scanned copy of their handwritten assignments (in PDF format) on University
LMS. The size of the file should not exceed 5 MB.

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40


ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units 1–4)

Q. 1 Define morphology and explain its significance within linguistics. How


does morphology differ from other sub-fields of linguistics, such as
phonology, syntax, and semantics? Discuss with examples. (20)
Q. 2 Discuss the concept of a word in morphology. How can words be analysed
as types, tokens, and lexical items? Provide examples to illustrate each of
these categories. (20)

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Q. 3 What is the difference between a root, stem, and base form in the structure
of words? Explain the various types of morphemes (bound and free) with
relevant examples from English and another language of your choice.
(20)
Q. 4 Describe the morphological rules that create various types of morphemes
and allomorphs. How do these rules contribute to the structure of words?
Provide examples of allomorphs from English and another language. (20)
Q. 5 Explain the structure of words by discussing their key components, such
as base forms, affixes, and morphemes. Define the term 'morpheme' and
differentiate between bound and free morphemes. Additionally, clarify the
concepts of roots and stems, and discuss the role of affixes (prefixes,
suffixes, and infixes) with examples from English Language (20)

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40


ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units 5–9)
Q. 1 Explain the process of affixation, compounding, and blending in word
formation. Provide examples from both English and a language spoken in
Pakistan to illustrate these processes. (20)
Q. 2 Differentiate between compounds and phrases in morphological structures.
Discuss the creation of compound verbs, nouns, adjectives, and phrasal
words, providing examples from English and a local language. (20)
Q. 3 Define inflectional morphology and discuss the different types of inflectional
processes that modify words to convey grammatical and content meanings.
Provide examples from English and any language of your choice. (20)
Q. 4 Discuss the different strategies and methods used to study and analyse
word structures. How can these strategies be applied to enhance our
understanding of word formation in the English language? (20)
Q. 5 Provide a brief overview of major morphological theories. Discuss at least
two of these theories and their key features, explaining their relevance to
the study of word formation. (20)

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