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Peer reviewedPlatt, John T.; Ho, Mian Lian – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1982
Discusses some of the features of Singapore English, including the use of particles, the completive aspect marker, question tagging, and "got" as an existential-locative verb. (EKN)
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Language Attitudes, Language Patterns, Language Research
Peer reviewedKirk, John M. – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1987
Detailed analysis of frequencies of the primary auxiliary verb "be" in Scots dramatic texts leads to consideration of the typological relationship said to exist between different varieties of Scots and between them and standard English. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Correlation, Dialects, Discourse Analysis
