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ERIC Number: EJ626553
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0142-6001
The Grammatical and Lexical Patterning of MAKE in Native and Non-Native Student Writing.
Altenberg, Bengt; Granger, Sylviane
Applied Linguistics, v22 n2 p173-94 Jun 2001
Investigates English-as-a-foreign-language learner use of high frequency verbs and particular use of the verb, "make." Examines whether learners tend to overuse or underuse these verbs, whether high-frequency verbs are error-prone or safe, and what part transfer plays in misuse of these verbs. Authentic speaker data is compared with native speaker data using computerized corpora and linguistic software tools. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, English (Second Language), Grammar, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Transfer of Training, Verbs, Writing (Composition)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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