Essays about: "preposition"

Showing result 21 - 23 of 23 essays containing the word preposition.

1. 21. A preposition is something which you should never end a sentence with : A corpus-based study on preposition stranding

   University essay from Institutionen för humaniora

   Author : Eva Dimitriadis; [2007]
   Keywords : preposition stranding; pied-piping; corpus study; CobuildDirect; UK papers.;

   Abstract : This study examines to what extent preposition stranding is used in connection with which, whom and who in three different UK papers. Also what factors influence the use of preposition stranding has been studied. The hypothesis that pied-piping is more common than preposition stranding has been confirmed. READ MORE

3. 22. Swedish problems with English prepositions

   University essay from Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

   Author : Liane Blom; [2007]
   Keywords : prepositions; Swedish-English; language transfer; corpora; collocation;

   Abstract : English prepositions cause problems for learners of English. The way prepositions are taught has impact on how students learn. Using corpora in teaching makes it possible for teachers and pupils to explore language together and is a good alternative to filling in missing prepositions on worksheets. READ MORE

4. 23. Honest Mistakes : A study of grammatical mistakes in Swedish pupils’ production of oral English, with a focus on grammar teaching.

   University essay from Institutionen för humaniora

   Author : Anna Rosén; [2007]
   Keywords : Second language learning; grammar teaching; error analysis; English oral proficiency;

   Abstract : When speaking a language, whether it is our first or second language, grammatical mistakes will be made. The aim of this essay is to look into what kinds of mistakes some Swedish learners of English make when speaking English and to analyze why these mistakes are made. READ MORE