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Peer reviewedAnderson, John – Journal of Linguistics, 1990
An examination of the syntactic consequences of a notionalist grammar assumption supports the differentiation of major word classes in terms of combinations of notional features and predication or nominality components. (35 references) (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Form Classes (Languages), Language Patterns, Lexicology, Linguistic Theory
Download full textReider, Michael – Kansas Working Papers in Linguistics, 1996
This paper presents an alternative analysis of tough constructions for N. Chomsky's 1981 wh-movement analysis of tough constructions. To replace Chomsky's solution and to obviate the need for generalized transformations in Government-Binding (GB) theory, an alternative analysis is proposed in which the tough subject originates as an embedded…
Descriptors: Deep Structure, Linguistic Theory, Sentence Structure, Structural Analysis (Linguistics)
Peer reviewedSanders, Alton F.; Sanders, Ruth H. – Computers and the Humanities, 1989
Identifies issues specific to syntactic parsing for intelligent computer-assisted language instruction (ICALI), including applications, types of input errors, characteristics of natural language, and output. Presents a general overview and assessment of grammar formalisms and parsing strategies in relation to ICALI. (Author/LS)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Language Processing, Language Research, Second Language Instruction
Peer reviewedRosen, Carol – Italica, 1987
Offers a sampling of results achieved by Relational Grammar in exposing "hidden rules" behind various facts of Italian, major conspicuous facts as well as tiny arcane ones. (CB)
Descriptors: Form Classes (Languages), Italian, Language Patterns, Language Rhythm
Starling, Betty R. – 1979
A review of research reveals that, although several reading researchers recognize the significance of grammatical complexity beyond the sentence in reading comprehension, little research exists in this area of grammatical interrelationships among sentences. The first step toward an understanding of grammatical complexity beyond the sentence is for…
Descriptors: Cohesion (Written Composition), Discourse Analysis, Literature Reviews, Readability
Peer reviewedMavrogenes, Nancy A.: Padak, Nancy D. – Journal of Educational Research, 1982
Ninth grade remedial readers at a suburban Chicago high school were given a language development program which included reading while listening to tapes and lessons in syntactic manipulation. Analysis of program effects showed that students improved their ability to understand and manipulate syntactic structures. Reading did not improve markedly.…
Descriptors: Grade 9, Junior High Schools, Reading Difficulties, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedRose, Shirley K. – College English, 1983
Examines the use of sentence combining as a bridge between grammar and rhetoric during the past 100 years. (MM)
Descriptors: Educational History, Educational Theories, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedBraidi, Susan M. – Language Learning, 1995
Reviews research findings on second-language (L2) interaction from the perspective of syntactic development. The article argues that better understanding of the role of negotiated interaction in L2 syntactic development requires examining the specific grammatical structures in interaction guided by the criteria of relevance, availability,…
Descriptors: College Students, Discourse Analysis, English (Second Language), Grammar
