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The Participle Construction of Characterization.
Meier, Gerhard E. H. – IRAL, 1982
Describes and analyzes in detail the form and function of the English construction "as + participle", called the participle construction of characterization, or PCC. (EKN)
Descriptors: English, Form Classes (Languages), Language Research, Semantics
The Position of English Adverbials.
Buysschaert, Joost – IRAL, 1987
Describes how traditional rules that explain the position of adverbs in English are not always adequate due to unconsidered criteria. More precise position rules need to be formulated, including a clearer approach to distinguishing when adverbials modify subjects or verbs. More accurate adverbial position rules are presented and discussed in…
Descriptors: Adverbs, English, Form Classes (Languages), Grammar