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THE PATTERN 'IN CHARGE OF' AND ITS VARIANTS IN CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH.

Authors :
Jørgensen, Erik
Source :
English Studies. Aug86, Vol. 67 Issue 4, p355. 8p.
Publication Year :
1986

Abstract

Discusses syntactical and semantic peculiarities which attach to the use of the phrases in which 'charge' constitutes the crucial element. Active function of the phrase in the contemporary English language; Common synonymous construction of 'to have charge of'; Rarity of inchoative versions of '(to be) in charge of.'

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Subjects :
*SYNTAX in the English language
*SEMANTICS in the English language

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Language :
English
ISSN :
0013838X
Volume :
67
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
English Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7083470
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00138388608598459
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