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Description:*Why is it not wrong to be doubly negative?*Where do you place the stress in such words as 'dissect'?*Where do 'wowser' and 'slinter' come from?*Do New Zealanders mangle the English language?*Should we say different 'from', 'to' or 'than'?We use it every day, but what is this thing called language, and are there rights and wrongs about its use? Four leading linguists, with specific interest in New Zealand English, tackle the common-place and quirky questions that arise from what we say, read and write. Amusing, accessible and informative, this fascinating book makes understanding language a piece of pie and as easy as cake.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Q and Eh: Questions and Answers on Language With A Kiwi Twist. To get started finding Q and Eh: Questions and Answers on Language With A Kiwi Twist, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 344

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Random House New Zealand

Release: 2011

ISBN: 1869793439

Description: *Why is it not wrong to be doubly negative?*Where do you place the stress in such words as 'dissect'?*Where do 'wowser' and 'slinter' come from?*Do New Zealanders mangle the English language?*Should we say different 'from', 'to' or 'than'?We use it every day, but what is this thing called language, and are there rights and wrongs about its use? Four leading linguists, with specific interest in New Zealand English, tackle the common-place and quirky questions that arise from what we say, read and write. Amusing, accessible and informative, this fascinating book makes understanding language a piece of pie and as easy as cake.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Q and Eh: Questions and Answers on Language With A Kiwi Twist. To get started finding Q and Eh: Questions and Answers on Language With A Kiwi Twist, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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