Although we also have groups of words sharing similarities here, I would rather consider this third case of blends a special type of suffixation, and, as such, a case to be studied as a process of derivation. For this reason, I did not discuss it in this paper. As far as blends are concerned, they constitute a rich source for the creation of new words and the development of interesting and motivating classroom activities. In all examples I have shown, the blends constitute instances of the creativity of the language, and of its capacity to coin new words to express the necessities of its speakers. Their presence in authentic texts indicate the relevance of their study.
Possibilities are many.
I have mentioned only a few. Nascimento Elias teaches English at Santa Ursula University and at Col,gio Pedro II in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Return References Adams, V. 1973. An introduction to modern English word formation. Quirk, R. 1976.