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Some Registral Features of Matrimonial Advertisement in Indian English
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Mehrotra, R. R. – English Language Teaching Journal, 1975
Examines these distinct registral features of matrimonial newspaper advertisements in English in India: incongruity, deletion of preposition, miscellaneous deletions, two-word sentence, new abbreviations, registral confusion, stylistic variation. (RM)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Styles, Language Usage, Language Variation
English in India: The Current Scene
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Mehrotra, R. R. – English Language Teaching Journal, 1977
Despite official moves to reduce the importance of English in India, it remains the pre-eminent language in government, education, publishing, and journalism. The article suggests a two-tier policy of co-existence between English and regional languages, since each is used for different purposes. (CHK)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, English (Second Language), Language Attitudes, Language Planning