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A Contrastive Analysis Of Conjugation Of English And Igbo Verbs
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(c) Verbs formed by suffixing “-en†to the root of an adjective
Base Conjugation
Adjective Verb
Less Lessen
Wide Widen
Deep Deepen
Soft Soften
(d) Verbs formed by removing “y†from a noun and suffixing “-izeâ€
Base Conjugation
Noun Verb
Memory Memorize
Sympathy Sympathize
Prefixation Processes
(a) Verbs formed by prefixing ‘en’ to some root adjectives.
Base Formation Adjective Verb
Rich Enrich
Large Enlarge
Noble Ennoble
Feable Enfeable
Able Enable
(b) Verbs formed from noun by prefixing “en-“.
Base Formation
Noun Verb
Courage Encourage
Circle Encircle
Amour Enamour
Case Encase
(c) Best is of the opinion that, “there are other forms of verb formed from nounâ€.
Base Formation
Noun Verb
Beauty Beautify
Fruit Fruitify
Glory Glorify
Liquid Liquidify
Notice Notify
(d) Verbs are formed by prefixing a noun with “a†in the English language
Base Formation
Noun Verb
Custom Accusation
Company Accompany
Credit Accredit
(e) Verbs are formed by prefixing “in†to a noun.
Base Formation
Noun Verb
Vigor Invigorate
Scribe Inscribe
Habit Inhabit
(f) Verbs formed by prefixing “re-“to an adjective
Base Conjugation
Adjective Verb
New Renew
Build Rebuild
Cast Recast
Boond Reboond
(a) Verbs formed by prefixing “be-“ to a noun in English
Base Conjugation
Noun Verb
Head Behead
Siege Besiege
Shrew Beshrew
Witch Bewitch
(iii) Derivational process
Verbs formed through internal change, as in changing the consonant sounds thus deriving a new word
Base Derivation
Noun Verb
Belief Believe
Advice Advice
Bath Bathe
Verbs derived through accentual cum vocalic change of a noun in English
Base Derivation
Noun Verb
‘Conflict Con’flict
‘Frequent Fre’quent
‘Report Re’port
‘Import Im’port
‘Transfer Trans’fer
Verbs formed through stress shift from one syllable to the other; thus it changes the word category.
Base Derivation
Noun Verbs
Combine Combine
Impart Impart
Rewrite Rewrite
Transport Transport.
In verb formation or verb inflection, English shows inflection by ablaut, that is, some systematic vowel change in verb forms.
Base Ablauts
Sing Sang sung
Drive Drove Driven
Verbs can undergo some conjugation through inflectional paradigms e.g:
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]AbstractThe purpose of this study is to ascertain how verbs are formed in the two Languages. In-contact, namely; English and Languages were extensively compared and contrasted. Verb formation processes create teaching and learning problems for second Language Learners and this may be attributed to various factors. According to Anyadiegwu “a language learner may have the intralingual or interlingual problems in learning a second language and this could lead to errorsâ€. In this study t ... Continue reading---
APPENDIX A - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]Appendix I Department of English Language and Literature, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Anambra State. 20th Sept., 2009.Dear Respondent,I am ... Continue reading---
APPENDIX B - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]Appendix IISubjective Questionnaire1. List/Mention at least five verb formation processes in English language know to you.2. List/mention at least five verb formation processes in Igbo language you know3. What are the similarities between the English and the Igbo verb formation processes.4. What are the differences between the English and the Igbo verb formation processes.5. Is the contrastive analysis of English and Igbo verbs a good method of imparting c ... Continue reading---
TABLE OF CONTENTS - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]TABLE OF CONTENTSTitle page Approval page Dedication Acknowledgement Abstract Table of content CHAPTER ONE1.1 Introduction/Background of the Study 1.2 Significance of the Study 1.3 The purpose of the Study 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Research Hypothesis 1.6 Definition of Terms 1.7 Basic Assumptions 1.8 The Scope of the Study 1.9 Research Method and Procedure 1.10 ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Chapter One1.0 Introduction/Background of the StudyThe importance of language in human society has attracted great scholarly attention. Various studies have been carried out with a view to determining the structure of language. Language is dynamic, this dynamic nature calls for constant and persistent research on the nature of every human language, especially the development processes involved in particular language.However, there are many ramifications in these changes in langua ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER TWO - [ Total Page(s): 6 ]For instance, an inflectional process here deals with forms of verbs: regular (weak) verb and irregular (strong) verb. There are forms of new verb formed from verb, what Tomori called morpheme transformation or ablaut, thus we have these verbs change their vowel sounds. Examples,The Igbo do not add inflection like the English language, but Igbo verb formation process involves several affixations that does not exist in English language. Verb ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER THREE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]Errors, according to Dulay; Burt and Krashen in Obi-Okoye (2008), are, “the flawed side of learners. They are those parts of conversation or composition that deviate from the acceptable norm of mature language competenceâ€. The adverse effect of errors to the performance of learners of target languages is what teachers and parents of learners tend to guard against.Anaydiegwu and Obi-Okoye the view that the Igbo language and the English language as different in areas like ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FIVE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]Chapter Five5.0 Conclusion Recommendations and Suggestions for Further Research5.1 PreambleIn this chapter, the researcher provides the conclusion of the study on the topic: A contrastive Analysis of conjugation of word formations of English and Igbo verbs. The researcher will also discuss the findings of the study and make recommendations to learners of English or Igbo as a second language, teachers, curriculum planners, and textbook designers. New area(s) of empha ... Continue reading---
REFRENCES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]Work CitedAchade, Dele. ‘A’-One English (International Edition). Ile-ife Osun: Ashdell Publishers Ltd, 1999.Adindu, Ikechi J. New Trends In Use of English (Theory and Application). Enugu: John Jacob’s Classic Publishers Ltd, 1998.Anyadiegwu, Tina. Principles and Methods of Teaching English As a Second Language. Onitsha: Ausichaki Int’l Publishers, 2007.Anyadiegwu, Justina and A.F. Obi-Okoye. Principles and Methods of Teaching English As a Second Language. Onitsha: D-Be ... Continue reading---
