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Brandes, Gilad; Ravid, Dorit – First Language, 2017
Prepositional phrases (PPs) are considered an important feature of mature written expression. However, little is known about the development of PPs during the school years. The study examined the use of PPs in 160 narrative and expository texts, written by Hebrew-users in grades 4, 7, and 11, and adults. PPs were identified, counted, and…
Descriptors: Semitic Languages, Phrase Structure, Form Classes (Languages), Language Acquisition