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Nadal, Rogelio M. – Yelmo, 1975
Discusses the use of the most frequently used Spanish preposition, the "a." Examples of the various instances of use are given. (Text is in Spanish.) (TL)
Descriptors: Function Words, Grammar, Language Usage, Phrase Structure
Carnicer, Ramon – Yelmo, 1975
Some Spanish nouns designating non-animate things may have either feminine or masculine gender. The reasons given for the choice of gender are many and varied. It is put forward that in some cases the masculine acts as a diminutive and the feminine as an augmentative. (Text is in Spanish.) (TL)
Descriptors: Expressive Language, Grammar, Language Usage, Morphemes
Morreale, Margherita – Yelmo, 1976
The opinions of various grammarians and linguists about the correct usage of "adonde" and "a donde" are presented. (Text is in Spanish.) (CHK)
Descriptors: Adverbs, Grammar, Language Usage, Phrase Structure
Dominguez, Jose M. – Yelmo, 1973
Conclusion of a two-part article. (SK)
Descriptors: Cliches, Expressive Language, Grammar, Idioms
Veciana, R. – Yelmo, 1981
Illustrates with numerous examples and analyses the various uses of "quien." Discusses alternation between "quien" and the groups "el cual"/"el que," variation in the verb agreement, the function of "quien" as an indefinite pronoun, as well as questions of stylistic preference and correctness. (MES)
Descriptors: Descriptive Linguistics, Grammar, Language Styles, Language Usage
Lopez, Moreno – Yelmo, 1977
A discussion of the use of the preposition "de" in Spanish, based on the distinction "Calle Carniceria" or "Calle de Carniceria." A simplification of usage under several headings is presented. Regarding "Calle de,""de" is preferred if a proper noun follows it. (Text is in Spanish.) (AMH)
Descriptors: Function Words, Grammar, Language Usage, Morphology (Languages)
Rosenblat, Angel – Yelmo, 1974
Refers to "fine points" of Spanish usage. (SK)
Descriptors: Grammar, Language Instruction, Language Research, Language Styles
Haensch, Gunther – Yelmo, 1973
Part of a continued series. (SK)
Descriptors: Grammar, Language Instruction, Language Usage, Lesson Plans
Carnicer, Ramon – Yelmo, 1975
Lists the various ways superlatives may be formed in Spanish, e.g. by adding certain suffixes, by repetition of the adjective, etc. Also shows the forms and uses of superlatives at various levels of communication. (Text is in Spanish.) (TL)
Descriptors: Adjectives, Adverbs, Form Classes (Languages), Grammar
Perez Botero, Luis A. – Yelmo, 1977
This article traces the development through Greek and Latin roots of the use of the verb "haber" in the Spanish language. (Text is in Spanish.) (NCR)
Descriptors: Diachronic Linguistics, Etymology, Grammar, Language Instruction
Carballo Picazo, Alfredo – Yelmo, 1977
This Spanish lesson consists of an essay on the use of "usted" and "tu," followed by a series of exercises including questions on the text, vocabulary, grammar and the use of the subjunctive. (Text is in Spanish.) (CHK)
Descriptors: Grammar, Instructional Materials, Language Instruction, Language Tests
Picazo, Alfredo Carballo – Yelmo, 1976
This feature consists of exercises in reading, vocabulary, grammar, and language use for the student of Spanish as a second language. (Text is in Spanish.) (CLK)
Descriptors: Grammar, Instructional Materials, Language Instruction, Language Skills
Picazo, Alfredo Carballo – Yelmo, 1976
This feature consists of exercises in reading, vocabulary, grammar, and language use for the student of Spanish as a second language. (Text is in Spanish.) (CLK)
Descriptors: Grammar, Instructional Materials, Language Instruction, Language Skills
Aparicio Laurencio, Angel – Yelmo, 1978
This article analyzes the Spanish version of the motorists' guide from the Department of Motor Vehicles of the state of California. There are many poor translations due to direct translation from the English. (NCR)
Descriptors: Government Publications, Grammar, Language Styles, Language Usage
Carballo Picazo, Alfredo – Yelmo, 1977
A Spanish lesson is presented with sections on grammar, vocabulary, and expressions (modismos) with written test exercises and an assigned composition. (Text is in Spanish.) (NCR)
Descriptors: Grammar, Idioms, Language Instruction, Language Tests