English Is a Crazy Language.

Lederer, Richard

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ERIC Number: EJ434292

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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English Is a Crazy Language.

Lederer, Richard

School Press Review, v65 n2 p10-11 Win 1990

Explores the paradoxes and vagaries of the English language. Looks at a number of English words and phrases that turn out to mean the opposite of or something very different from what people think they mean. (MG)

Descriptors: English, Language Role, Language Usage, Oral Language, Phrase Structure

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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