Verb-Pattern Alternation: The Interface of Morphology, Syntax, and Semantics in Hebrew Child Language.

Berman, Ruth A.

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ERIC Number: EJ259794

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Publication Date: 1982-Feb

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Verb-Pattern Alternation: The Interface of Morphology, Syntax, and Semantics in Hebrew Child Language.

Berman, Ruth A.

Journal of Child Language, v9 n1 p169-91 Feb 1982

Research with young Hebrew-speaking children revealed a development in linguistic control of the system of verb-pattern alternation from nonalternation to near mastery, with the concepts of causativity and distinctions in transitivity being lexicalized earlier than others. (Author)

Descriptors: Child Language, Hebrew, Language Acquisition, Language Patterns, Language Research, Psycholinguistics, Verbs, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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