Explain how derivation affects the meaning of words in a ...

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Explain how derivation affects the meaning of words in a sentence.

A. Derivation changes the meaning of words by altering their form and function, impacting sentence meaning.

B. Derivation only affects the pronunciation of words.

C. Derivation has no impact on word meaning in a sentence.

D. Derivation simplifies the meaning of complex words.

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C. (Agent: the mouse, Action: chased, Patient: The cat)

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