THE EVOLUTION OF THE VERB DO IN ENGLISH) Cover Image

EVOLUȚIA ELEMENTULUI DO ÎN LIMBA ENGLEZĂ
THE EVOLUTION OF THE VERB DO IN ENGLISH)

Author(s): Aura Gherguț
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Theoretical Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Philology, Translation Studies
Published by: Editura Conspress
Keywords: grammaticalization; DO-insertion; function auxiliary; last resort operation; anticipatory perifrastic DO

Summary/Abstract: This paper focuses on discussing the gramaticalization of the verb DO in english. To this extent, we propose an analysis starting from its status as a lexical verb in old English undergoing the traditional grammaticalization into a weak element in Middle English with a final transformation into a functional element devoid of semantic meaning which a mere tense carrier in modern English.

  • Issue Year: IX/2016
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 20-26
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Romanian
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