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Variation in adjective and intensifier choice in native and non'native speakers of English

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• Robert Dunn

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Focusing on the comparative analysis of adjective use, this study reveals significant differences between native and non-native English speakers at Kansas State University. Non-native speakers demonstrate a higher rate of intensification but rely on a narrower range of adjectives and intensifiers. While native speakers favor precise, contextually-specific evaluative adjectives, non-native speakers tend to use more generic terms. Additionally, the research highlights distinct preferences in intensifiers, shedding light on the linguistic patterns of English learners in relation to native speakers.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2012

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