A Terminological Confusion in the Romance Languages: The "Gerund.".

Morgan, Leslie Z.

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ERIC Number: EJ437809

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Publication Date: 1992

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A Terminological Confusion in the Romance Languages: The "Gerund."

Morgan, Leslie Z.

Canadian Modern Language Review, v48 n2 p360-77 Jan 1992

Derivations of the term "gerund" are examined as they pertain to native English speakers learning French, Italian, and/or Spanish. The form's etymology is chronicled from Latin, and its current usage in student textbooks in the three languages is examined. A solution to the terminological confusion surrounding the term is proposed. (41 references) (Author/MSE)

Descriptors: Contrastive Linguistics, Definitions, Diachronic Linguistics, English, Etymology, Form Classes (Languages), French, Grammar, Italian, Latin, Romance Languages, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Spanish

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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