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Close, R. A. – English Language Teaching Journal, 1978
This article discusses the problem that arises in forming tag questions when the subject of the sentence contains "every,""none,""some," or "any." (CFM)
Descriptors: English, English (Second Language), Grammar, Language Instruction

Sopher, H. – English Language Teaching Journal, 1977
It is proposed that speech rhythm, adapted to needs of written language, should constitute the basis of sound punctuation. It is the failure to recognize this principle that has led some writers to recommend a punctuation system that is mechanical rather than natural and meaningful. (CHK)
Descriptors: English, Language Rhythm, Punctuation, Sentence Structure

Tregidgo, P. S. – English Language Teaching Journal, 1979
Tense-subordination in English, as distinct from clause-subordination, is examined. The concept means that the viewpoint of one tense-form (the subordinate tense) is based on the viewpoint of another (the governing tense). (SW)
Descriptors: English, Grammar, Language Patterns, Morphology (Languages)

Matthews-Bresky, R. J. H. – English Language Teaching Journal, 1978
In English there seems to be a large group of so-called reflexive verbs that do not possess any definable reflexive meaning. Grammatical reflexives are distinguishable from semantic reflexives and display considerable variation from one another also. Eight patterns or groupings of verbs are considered. (Author/SW)
Descriptors: English, English (Second Language), Grammar, Language Patterns

Taubitz, Ronald – English Language Teaching Journal, 1978
The differences in the meanings of "shall" and "will" are presented, along with examples from various grammars, beginning with the sixteenth century and including contemporary ESL (English as a second language) textbooks. (HP)
Descriptors: Diachronic Linguistics, English, English (Second Language), Grammar

Close, R. A. – English Language Teaching Journal, 1977
Verb patterns are arranged into the five following groups: Intransitive, intensive, monotransitive, ditransitive, and complex transitive. Each type is explained and illustrated. (CHK)
Descriptors: English, English (Second Language), Form Classes (Languages), Grammar