THE ENGLISH NOMINAL PHRASE AND THE COMPLEXITY OF ITS SEQUENCE

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2000-07
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JIMBA, OLAYINKA ESTHER
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This study examined the structure of the English Nominal Phrase with particular focus on the complexity of its sequence. The study involved a detailed consideration of the various difficulties encountered by users in the understanding and usage of complex Nominal Phrases. The study was based on the following assumptions:. The complex ordering of nominal group has implication on their semantic effects. . Users of English as second language have problem in the understanding and usage of the nominal group due to the complexity of its sequence. . Some of the problems users have can be addressed through a comprehensive exploration and examination of linguists explanation of this group. The observations confirmed these assumptions. The findings from this study have contributed to the study and description of complex English structures particularly the nominal phrase. The findings include the following: . The complex ordering of the nominal group has a significant effect on their semantic effects in any discourse. . Many of the difficulty users of English as a second language are faced with have to do with the understanding and usage of t h e nominal phrase. . Some of these problems can be addressed through a comprehensive study and examination of linguists' explanation of this group and practical application of the guiding rules as stated in the works of these linguists.
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BEING A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, FACULTY OF ARTS, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF M. A. DEGREE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA JULY 2000
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ENGLISH,, NOMINAL,, PHRASE,, COMPLEXITY,, SEQUENCE
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