THE ENGLISH NOMINAL PHRASE AND THE COMPLEXITY OF ITS SEQUENCE
THE ENGLISH NOMINAL PHRASE AND THE COMPLEXITY OF ITS SEQUENCE
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2000-07
Authors
JIMBA, OLAYINKA ESTHER
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Abstract
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
Keywords
ENGLISH,, NOMINAL,, PHRASE,, COMPLEXITY,, SEQUENCE