LINGUIST List 11.2265

Thu Oct 19 2000

Qs: Syntax Errors/ESL, List/Standardised Sentences

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  • John Ebinger, Universal Syntax Errors of English Language Learners
  • Jennifer Barrett, sentence list

    Message 1: Universal Syntax Errors of English Language Learners

     Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 08:29:45 -0700
    From: John Ebinger <drjohn48email.msn.com>
    Subject: Universal Syntax Errors of English Language Learners


    My name is Miriam Ebinger and I am a 3rd grade teacher in an TESL program at my local university. I am searching for some resources that would provide me with the following information: Cross-linguistic Syntactic Differences = specifically studies which refer to universal errors of English in syntax regardless of the native language. I would so appreciate any resources you might suggest! Sincerely, Miriam Ebinger, Ferndale WA

    Message 2: sentence list

     Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 14:34:35 -0400 (EDT)
    From: Jennifer Barrett <jbarretego.psych.mcgill.ca>
    Subject: sentence list


    Hello,

    I am looking for a list of sentences that have been standardised according to their similarity (syntax, length). They should also be 'neutral' in content.

    Does anyone know of such a list and how I may obtain it?

    Many thanks,

    Jennifer Barrett

    P.S. Thanks to all who replied re: fundamental frequency and mood

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