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The [ADJ + as] intensifier construction in Māori English/Aotearoa English

open access: yesWorld Englishes, EarlyView.
Abstract We introduce the Waikato Māori English Conversation (MEC) corpus, which consists of 43 dyadic conversations between 49 young adults who self‐recorded informal conversations with close friends, in their own homes, with no topic of conversation specified (83 hours of dialogue; nearly 800,000 words).
Andreea S. Calude, Hēmi Whaanga
wiley   +1 more source

Superlative Objoid Constructions in British and American English

open access: yesWorld Englishes, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper investigates regional variation in Superlative Objoid constructions (SOCs) and their prepositional variant (at‐SOCs). SOCs combine a possessive pronoun with a superlative adjective. These function as manner‐degree modifiers in a context where the possessive is in postverbal position and correlative with the subject, as in they tried
Tamara Bouso, Marianne Hundt
wiley   +1 more source

On the witty preposition s

open access: yes, 2004
The Russian preposition s (with the instrumental case) exhibits an ambiguity which makes it apt for being used in puns and anecdotes. In certain contexts it oscillates between a more semantic function (comitative meaning in a broad sense) and a more ...
Lönngren, Lennart
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What Makes Text‐Based Online Chat Work? Communication Features of Effective Chat Helpers' Responses to Chat Users

open access: yesCounselling and Psychotherapy Research, Volume 26, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Text‐based online chat (TBC) offers accessible mental health support for youths and young persons who may avoid traditional face‐to‐face services. While research demonstrates TBC's effectiveness, limited studies examine which specific chat helpers' communication features contribute to positive outcomes. This study identified textual
Gerard Siew Keong Chung, Tse Min Lim
wiley   +1 more source

Preposition copying and pruning in present-day English

open access: yes, 2019
This article investigates the nature of preposition copying and preposition pruning structures in present-day English. We begin by illustrating the two phenomena and consider how they might be accounted for in syntactic terms, and go on to explore the ...
Radford, Andrew   +2 more
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Using Grammar Dimensions to Transform Multilingual Teachers From Rule Repeaters to Reason Givers

open access: yesTESOL Journal, Volume 17, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT This study examines a reconceptualized approach to grammar addressing fundamental gaps in multilingual teacher preparation. Traditional rule‐based training has historically prepared teachers to give prescriptive responses that shut down student inquiry rather than to reason about grammatical patterns in context.
Chris Corbel, Julie Choi, David Nunan
wiley   +1 more source

Min-preposition kääntäminen Septuagintan Pentateukissa

open access: yes, 2006
Tässä tutkimuksessa tarkastellaan preposition min kääntämistä Septuagintan Pentateukissa. Työssä selvitetään, millaisia käännösvastineita Pentateukin kirjojen kääntäjät käyttävät ja millaista kreikkaa lopputulos on.
Seppänen, Christian
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Speech and Language Markers of Bipolar Disorder: Challenges and Opportunities

open access: yesBipolar Disorders, Volume 28, Issue 5, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Clinicians aspire to predict the emergence of Bipolar Disorder (BD) in a timely manner. To accomplish this, markers reflecting mental states that can be gathered non‐invasively and at large scale are needed. Here, we systematically evaluate evidence relating speech‐based markers to mood states in BD.
Farida Zaher   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

KETEPATAN PENGGUNAAN PREPOSISI DALAM KARANGAN SISWA KELAS III, IV, V, DAN VI

open access: yesBahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya, 2016
This study aims at describing the appropriate and correct use of prepositions in elementary school students’ composition. The design of this study is qualitative research combined with formal approaches for students in grade 3, 4, 5 and 6. The results of
Sumadi Sumadi, Novi Eka Susilowati
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Sexual and reproductive health and rights in anticipatory action for disasters

open access: yesDisasters, Volume 50, Issue 3, July 2026.
Abstract An examination of the incorporation of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in anticipatory action (AA) reveals the latter's potential to strengthen disaster response by addressing pre‐existing inequalities and marginalised needs.
Ellie Edmond Shimmin, Emmanuel Raju
wiley   +1 more source

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