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Saksena, Anuradha – IRAL, 1984
Examines the negative consequences of using pedagogical grammars of English dominated by theoretical models which affect English as a second language composition. Limitations of these "models" include: lack of broad vocabulary, semantically "empty" verbs, and an emphasis on the use of awkward grammatical structures, which are regarded as more…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Research, Linguistic Theory, Second Language Instruction
Peer reviewedScholes, Robert J.; Willis, Brenda J. – Interchange, 1990
Punctuation in its elocutionary function serves as a set of instructions for reading aloud. In its syntactic function, it serves to convey meaning. Results of a study indicated that many people retain the belief in the elocutionary purpose of punctuation and are insensitive to its syntactic function. (JD)
Descriptors: Language Research, Literacy, Oral Reading, Punctuation
