CORPUS-BASED STUDY OF COLLOCATIONS IN MODERN ENGLISH
Keywords:
collocation, corpus linguistics, modern English, lexical patterns, language learning, frequency, semanticsAbstract
This paper explores the nature and usage of collocations in modern English through a corpus-based approach. By analyzing large linguistic datasets, the study identifies common patterns, frequency distributions, and semantic relationships between words. The research highlights the importance of collocations in achieving fluency and naturalness in language use, particularly for second language learners. The findings demonstrate that corpus linguistics provides reliable insights into authentic language usage and supports effective language teaching methodologies.
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