Two Japanese causal connectives, "kara" and "node," are often assumed by linguists to share many distributional similarities. This paper argues that they are in fact based on semantically or logically different assumptions. The paper reviews some past treatments of the connectives and suggests an alternative analysis in terms…

Recommends introducting appropriate grammar instruction following pattern drill on various structures. Examples given (from French) are: partitive articles, certain perfect tense forms, and personal pronouns. This makes possible instruction entirely in the target language. For grammatical models, distributive structuralism and…

Presents a computer interpretation of the consistencies as well as inadequacies of grammar rules in changing singular forms to plural. A correlative algorithm is discussed for the purpose of enhancing the present logical system of changing singulars to plurals. (TR)

Describes how traditional rules that explain the position of adverbs in English are not always adequate due to unconsidered criteria. More precise position rules need to be formulated, including a clearer approach to distinguishing when adverbials modify subjects or verbs. More accurate adverbial position rules are presented and discussed in…

Research supported by the Philips Fund of the American Philosophical Society; concerns Boas' recording of the Okanagan Salish stories, in particular "Coyote and Grizzly." (DD)

Research supported in part by a grant from the American Council of Learned Societies. (DD)

Contrasts usage of: (1) the imperfect and passe simple, (2) the imperfect and passe compose, and (3) the passe simple and passe compose. (RL)