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Peer reviewedVan Valin, Robert D., Jr. – Russian Language Journal, 1977
In modern Russian, the particle-connective "Ze" has two general and distinct functions: (1) intensification-emphasis and (2) conjunction-opposition. As these functions are actually performed by two different particles, this article accounts for their development and etymology. (CHK)
Descriptors: Etymology, Form Classes (Languages), Greek, Language Usage
Download full textVarantola, Krista – 1984
The results of a study of chain compounds, heavily modified noun phrase structures, used in the language of three engineering journals are presented. The findings conlude that: chain compounds appear to be more common in American than British English; chain compounds can be classified in several groups according to their structure, the most common…
Descriptors: Adjectives, Engineering, English, English for Science and Technology
