MacKay (1978) Found That the Time to Take a Verb

question 33

Multiple Choice

MacKay (1978) found that the time to take a verb and produce a related noun was longest for words with the suffix:

• A) -ment, as in government
• B) -ion, as in decision
• C) -ence, as in existence
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Barrier To Entry

Factors that prevent or hinder companies from entering a specific market or industry.

Invention And Innovation

Invention refers to the creation of new ideas, goods, or services, while innovation involves improving or implementing new ideas into existing products or processes.

Demand Schedule

A table that lists the quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices.

Marginal Cost

The cost upsurge due to the production of one extra unit of a product or service.