Proposes a hypothesis explaining the use of the "simple/progressive" dichotomy in the English verb, based on a semantic analysis and on an understanding of "aspect." (AM)

This paper presents a taxonomy of Japanese discourse types, patterned after the approach of Longacre. The types are: dialogue, narrative, procedural, expository, and hortatory. Salient features are pointed out and analyzed. (CHK)

Discusses syntax and the use of syntagma in English poetry. (CK)

Discusses three different patterns of restrictive and non-restrictive prepositional relative clauses--their functions, variations and permitted uses. (CK)

Presents some examples of differences of meaning, as well as "secondary effects," in noun phrases using or omitting the articles, definite and indefinite, in German, e.g.: "Die Kinder machen Krach,""Die Kinder machen den Krach," and "Die Kinder machen einen Krach!" The question is seen as needing much more research. (WGA)

Genealogical properties refer to those etymological properties which underlie such classifications as inherited, borrowed, on internally created words. (DD)

Discusses the stratification and specialization of common language into sublanguages for various spheres of activity and the introduction of the sublanguages into different language boundaries. (CK)

Opposite views on "deficit" or "difference" in language use could be reconciled by referring to the lower working class performance as manifesting a relative deficiency in the referential function, attributable to differential learning opportunities. The effect of factors responsible for this is discussed. (Author/RM)

The new framework no longer holds valid the idea that innovations do not occur in phonology except as a by-product of standardization. New analyses are presented for language standardization. That languages are equally systematic but not equal in function is one point made. (SCC)

To ensure reliable language data for research there is a need for experiments eliciting acceptability judgments. Experimental data are discussed to show that evaluation of a sentence may be affected by the sentence with which it is paired. Sentences with similar deviances should be presented as a set for evaluation. (CHK)

A study is reported which investigated the social consequences that follow when a speaker accommodates or fails to accommodate his speech style with reference to his interlocutor. (Author/RM)

Anaphoric'' is a term for a word which refers to a word already said or written. (DD)