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The 'intrusive as'-construction in South Asian varieties of English.
- Source :
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World Englishes . Mar2016, Vol. 35 Issue 1, p133-146. 14p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- ABSTRACT It has been observed (Nihalani et al. 1979; Yadurajan 2001) that Indian English differs from other varieties of English in that it allows 'intrusive as' in complex-transitive constructions, especially with the verbs call, name and term. However, the construction is not restricted to Indian English, but represents a pan-South Asian feature that is gaining ground in the written language across South Asian varieties of English. This paper will provide a corpus-based analysis of the forms, functions and distribution of 'intrusive as'-constructions in South Asian Englishes, and consider possible motivations for this innovation in verb complementation patterns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08832919
- Volume :
- 35
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- World Englishes
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 113137021
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/weng.12173