3)The differences between the Black English and the standard form exist not only in phonology but also in syntax. 3.1 ASM B.E There is It is e.g.Is it a Mr.Smith in this office? Is there a Mr.Smith in this office?
3)The differences between the Black English and the standard form exist not only in phonology but also in syntax. 3.1 ASM B.E There is → It is e.g. Is it a Mr. Smith in this office? Is there a Mr. Smith in this office?
3.2 It has often cited to show its illogicality is the deletion of the link verb“be”. e.g. B.E ASM He nice → He is nice They mine → They are mine. That house big.That house is big
3.2 It has often cited to show its illogicality is the deletion of the link verb “be”. e.g. B.E ASM He nice . → He is nice . They mine . → They are mine. That house big. → That house is big
3.3 Black English uses double negation constructions. 黑人英语中的双重否定结构也是有体系的：当一个动词被 否定时，句中的any→no anything→nothing anywhere→nowhere e.g. B.E ASM He don't know nothing He doesn't know anything Tom don't ever go nowhere. Tom never goes anywhere. I ain't afraid of no devils. → I am not afraid of any devils
3.3 Black English uses double negation constructions. 黑人英语中的双重否定结构也是有体系的：当一个动词被 否定时，句中的 any → no anything → nothing anywhere → nowhere … e.g. B.E ASM He don’t know nothing. → He doesn’t know anything. Tom don’t ever go nowhere. → Tom never goes anywhere. I ain’t afraid of no devils. → I am not afraid of any devils
2.Language and gender It is interesting to know that the language used by men and women have some special features of their own. 一何兆熊《新编简明英语语言学教程》P116 1).Gender differentiation is reflected in the use of certain lexical items
2.Language and gender • It is interesting to know that the language used by men and women have some special features of their own. —何兆熊《新编简明英语语言学教程》P116 1) . Gender differentiation is reflected in the use of certain lexical items
adorable Women's words are charming Women expressive adjectives that cute covey approval or sweet admiration. fantastic Men are much more fine Men likely to phrase their good approval or liking by using great a neutral adjective
Women Women’s words are expressive adjectives that covey approval or admiration. adorable charming cute sweet fantastic Men Men are much more likely to phrase their approval or liking by using a neutral adjective fine good great