The Grammatical and Lexical Patterning of MAKE in Native and Non-Native Student Writing.

Altenberg, Bengt; Granger, Sylviane

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ERIC Number: EJ626553

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Publication Date: 2001

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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)

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Language: English

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