A Corpus-Based Analysis of the Verbs Rise and Raise
Session
Education and Development
Description
The aim of this research was to explore the differences in the usage of the verbs "rise" and "raise" in their verb forms. This is a corpus-based study, conducted through both qualitative and quantitative methods, to provide a comprehensive analysis. The findings of this research were extracted from two major linguistic resources: the British National Corpus and the Corpus of Contemporary American English. Additionally, thirty third-year students participated in an online survey where they were tested on their ability to correctly choose between the two verbs. The study revealed that "rise" is used more frequently than "raise," highlighting a notable distinction in usage patterns. This research is particularly significant for non-native English teachers, as it provides valuable insights into teaching these two verbs from the early stages of language learning, given that even advanced students in the English department often face difficulties in distinguishing between them.
Keywords:
rise, raise, use, frequency, corpora, English, students.
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-982-15-3
Location
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Start Date
25-10-2024 9:00 AM
End Date
27-10-2024 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2024.116
Recommended Citation
Latifaj, Donjete and Latifaj, Nazlije, "A Corpus-Based Analysis of the Verbs Rise and Raise" (2024). UBT International Conference. 3.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2024UBTIC/ED/3
A Corpus-Based Analysis of the Verbs Rise and Raise
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
The aim of this research was to explore the differences in the usage of the verbs "rise" and "raise" in their verb forms. This is a corpus-based study, conducted through both qualitative and quantitative methods, to provide a comprehensive analysis. The findings of this research were extracted from two major linguistic resources: the British National Corpus and the Corpus of Contemporary American English. Additionally, thirty third-year students participated in an online survey where they were tested on their ability to correctly choose between the two verbs. The study revealed that "rise" is used more frequently than "raise," highlighting a notable distinction in usage patterns. This research is particularly significant for non-native English teachers, as it provides valuable insights into teaching these two verbs from the early stages of language learning, given that even advanced students in the English department often face difficulties in distinguishing between them.