Awareness of Linguistic Constraints on Variable "ne" Omission

This study investigated the usefulness of a test designed to explore speaker awareness of linguistic constraints on the variable omission of "ne" by native speakers of French and learners of French as a second language. Results suggest speakers do have awareness of some constraints and tha...

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Published inJournal of French language studies Vol. 8; no. 2; p. 159
Main Author Coveney, Aidan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.09.1998
Subjects
Comparative Analysis
French
Grammar
Language Patterns
Language Usage
Native Speakers
Negative Forms (Language)
Second Language Learning
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ISSN0959-2695
DOI10.1017/S0959269500004130

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Summary:This study investigated the usefulness of a test designed to explore speaker awareness of linguistic constraints on the variable omission of "ne" by native speakers of French and learners of French as a second language. Results suggest speakers do have awareness of some constraints and that some advanced nonnative learners have a particular sensitivity to these constraints. (Author/MSE)
ISSN:0959-2695
DOI:10.1017/S0959269500004130