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Word Predictability as a Measure of Second Language Proficiency
Language Learning, EarlyView.Abstract This study introduces predictabilityBERT, a novel metric for assessing second language (L2) proficiency based on the predictability of word choices in learner language production. Using BERT (Devlin et al., 2019), we calculated the conditional probability of each word in a text given its surrounding context.
Langdon Holmes +3 more
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Language Learning, EarlyView.Abstract This study explores how statistical properties of verb–preposition and verb–particle constructions (VPCs) and their interplay in the target language shape second language (L2) production across L2 proficiency levels. We compared phrasal frequency and three contingency measures—mutual information (MI), forward delta P (ΔP), and backward ΔP—of ...
Yanlu Zhong
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Adverbs in conceptual semantics [PDF]
, 2011 The thesis discusses and evaluates semantic representations of predicate-oriented modification (specifically by manner adverbs) and participant-oriented evaluative modification (by so-called “subject-oriented” adverbs).
Hofland, Sigve Berge
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How generics obscure the logic of conditionals
Mind &Language, EarlyView.This paper discusses counter‐examples to modus ponens and modus tollens involving modals and quantificational adverbs, and presents new counter‐examples with generic conditionals. We argue that the counter‐examples are spurious, and are explained by the domain‐restricting effects of if‐clauses.
Daniel Lassiter +3 more
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Quaderns de Filologia: Estudis Lingüístics, 2018 In this paper, I analyze the ways in which spatial deictic adverbs function in Spanish. More concretely, through an analysis of spatial deictic adverbs used with depersonalizing constructions, I show how, in the absence of person deictic forms, the ...
Barbara De Cock
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Pure Manner Adverbs revisited [PDF]
, 2019 Ernst (1984) notes that most Quality Adverbs have two readings, one of which is a VP reading, the other one a clausal reading. However, within this group there are also adverbs such as loudly, woodenly etc., which only allow for the VP reading, the so ...
Sch¨afer, Martin
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Mind &Language, EarlyView.Attentional guidance plays two crucial roles in temporally extended agency. First, guidance stabilizes attention onto our tasks—and tunes out distractions—for extended periods of time. Second, guidance makes attention telic/atelic. Guidance imposes completion conditions on telic attention (e.g., searching for your keys) but not atelic attention (e.g ...
Zachary C. Irving
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The Modern Language Journal, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Research limitations constitute reflexive moves in research reports where authors unapologetically highlight methodological weaknesses or caveats relating to knowledge claims that serve to pre‐empt reader criticism and avoid misunderstandings.
William S. Pearson +1 more
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A Study on Temporal Adverbs: Focusing on Adverbs Expressing “Progress”
, 2014 In evaluating the syntax of five temporal adverbs, it is observed that “dondon,” “dandan,” “sidaini,” and “jyojyoni” are only used to describe limited time situations whereas “masumasu” does not have this restriction. The aforementioned four adverbs must
江雯薰
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The Racialisation of Rape: A Far‐Right Tool for Boundary‐Creation Across Borders
Nations and Nationalism, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Far‐right parties and movements have increasingly come to incorporate ideas of gender equality into their political agendas. While seemingly out of concern for women's rights and safety, these issues are in reality seldom more than a veil to further the stigmatisation of Muslim men.
Mathilda Åkerlund
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