The shortened forms like ‘photo’ for photograph is an instance of – McqOptions

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1.	The shortened forms like ‘photo’ for photograph is an instance of __________________?
A.	Portmanteau
B.	Onomatopoeia
C.	Clipping
D.	Metanalysis
Answer» D. Metanalysis

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