The English Genitive Apostrophe: Judgements of Errors and Implications for Teaching.
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| Title: | The English Genitive Apostrophe: Judgements of Errors and Implications for Teaching. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Garrett, Peter, Austin, Christopher |
| Source: | Language Awareness. 1993 2(2):61-75. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 1993 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Research Journal Articles |
| Descriptors: | Applied Linguistics, College Students, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Grammar, Higher Education, Language Aptitude, Language Usage, Native Speakers, Punctuation, Written Language |
| ISSN: | 0965-8416 |
| Abstract: | The origins of the English Genitive Apostrophe (EGA) are relatively recent, and considerable variation in its use by native speakers is evident. A study of 45 undergraduates/postgraduates suggests overall that there continues to be a lack of accord between usage of and prescriptive rules for EGA. (Contains 37 references.) (Author/LB) |
| Journal Code: | CIJJUN1994 |
| Entry Date: | 1994 |
| Accession Number: | EJ477778 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The origins of the English Genitive Apostrophe (EGA) are relatively recent, and considerable variation in its use by native speakers is evident. A study of 45 undergraduates/postgraduates suggests overall that there continues to be a lack of accord between usage of and prescriptive rules for EGA. (Contains 37 references.) (Author/LB) |
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| ISSN: | 0965-8416 |
