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Direct linkSpilka, Irene – Meta, 1977
A study of four classes of binomial phrases in French and English; expression of quantity, genitives, nominalization and characterization. By comparing English and French definiteness and determination markers, a set of equivalencies for each of the two noun markers is established, and a limited set of rules is provided. (AMH)
Descriptors: Contrastive Linguistics, English, French, 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)
Peer reviewedBolinger, Dwight – Journal of Linguistics, 1973
Descriptors: Deep Structure, Language Usage, Lexicology, Phrase Structure
Peer reviewedGivon, Talmy – Language, 1973
Preliminary paper on this subject read at the Mid-Summer Linguistics Conference, University of California, Santa Cruz, July 1971. (DD)
Descriptors: Diachronic Linguistics, Language Typology, Language Usage, Phrase Structure
Nikitopoulos, Pantelis – Deutsche Sprache, 1974
Revised and expanded version of a paper presented at the workshop "Research Problems in Sociolinguistics, "Center for Interdisciplinary Research, Bielefeld, West Germany, November 24-27, 1972. (DD)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Generative Grammar, Language Usage, Linguistic Performance
Bhat, K. V. T. – Newsletter of Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages, 1978
The properties of "do", its distribution and meaning, are discussed. "Do" is one of the most common error-zones for Indian learners of English. Two analyses of "do" which account for the distribution and meaning of this element are presented. According to the transformational approach, "do" is introduced in…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Usage, Linguistic Theory, Phrase Structure
Wispe, Lauren G. – 1977
This paper describes a study of the relationship between terminology in psychological studies and prevailing social conditions at the time of the studies. It is proposed that researchers reflect societal concerns by their choice of semantic markers (terminology). Over 3,000 psychological studies from 1900-72 were analyzed in terms of their…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Function Words, Language Patterns, Language Research
Download full textLevin, Maurice I. – 1968
Bipartite and tripartite Russian proverbs are analyzed in terms of devices of repetition. Major attention is given to formulaic devices, including correlative, contrastive, and conjunctive formulas. Grammatical and phonetic devices are also discussed. An argument is advanced for the basic binary division of the Russian proverb, since even…
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Expressive Language, Folk Culture, Instructional Materials
