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“. . . the fact that [English] has shed most of the old grammatical forms which time has rendered useless and scarcely intelligible, has made English a model, pointing the way which must be followed in building the Interlanguage. . .” quote by Sylvia Pankhurst
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“. . . the fact that [English] has shed most of the old grammatical forms which time has rendered useless and scarcely intelligible, has made English a model, pointing the way which must be followed in building the Interlanguage. . .”

Sylvia Pankhurst

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

English has discarded obsolete grammar, becoming a model for constructing new interlanguage systems.

In simple terms: English simplification guides language learning.

Key Takeaway

Embrace linguistic evolution.

Themes

language evolution grammar interlanguage education

Mood

analytical thoughtful

Type

educational linguistic

When to use this quote

  • teaching English
  • language policy
  • translation work

Key Concepts

linguistic simplification language acquisition cultural transmission

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does grammar loss affect identity?
  • Can simplified language hinder expression?
A Different Perspective

Simplification may erase cultural nuance.

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