A Contrastive Analysis of Affixation in English and Kirika

The English and Kirika languages are of different linguistic backgrounds characterized by differences in their affixation processes. These pose problems second language learning. This study, therefore, investigates describing the features kirika tries to identify some areas similarities both languages. Data for study were collected analyzed using descriptive research method arranged tables. hinges on contrastive analysis theory as its framework. Findings reveal that use (prefix, suffix super fix or suprafix). It is discovered sometimes where uses a prefix an affix, realizes it English, prefix. There no found cases interfix, infix even circumfix language. Also, stress tone used create new words kirika, respectively.