The Quotative System of Nigerian English (original) (raw)

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This thesis examines the quotative system of Nigerian English, focusing on the various forms of quotatives and their distribution across different social and linguistic parameters, such as age, sex, social class, and regional origin. The study employs a variationist approach to analyze how these factors influence the use of quotative forms like 'be like', 'say', 'tell', and others. Through extensive fieldwork and statistical analysis, the research identifies significant patterns and correlations that contribute to understanding language variation and change in the context of Nigerian English.

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