Word formation processes, such as affixation, allow for the expansion of vocabulary and the alteration of word classes. Select the alternative that correctly identifies the morphological process and the grammatical change in the word "happiness".
- A It is formed by adding the prefix "happi-" to the noun "ness", transforming it into an adjective.
- B It is a compound word formed by joining two independent nouns, "happy" and "ness".
- C It is formed by adding the suffix "-ness" to the adjective "happy", transforming it into a noun.
- D It is an example of conversion, where the word changes class without any change in form.