Negative transformation in English and Khawas
Date
2023
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Department of English Education
Abstract
This study entitled 'Negative Transformation in English and Khawas' was
carried out to identify the processes of negation in Khawas language and to compare
and contrast them with English. The researcher collected data from both primary and
secondary sources. Using non-random purposive sampling, the researcher selected 50
Khawas native speakers (above 20 years of age belonging) from Inaruwa
Municipality, Ward No. 7 Chandabela of Sunsari district. I took a structured interview
and provided a set of questionnaire among them to collect data. Then, based
information the study population. I analyzed and interpreted the data both
qualitatively and quantitatively. The process of Khawas negative transformations
were found vividly. The study found that 'nai' ‘ah:’ and ‘kyam’ were the negative
marker in Khawas language. Khawas Negative imperative marker placed as the
negative marker ( 'nai', ‘ah:’ , and ‘kyam’ ) before the verb in Khawas.
The present study consists of five main chapters. The first chapter deals with
the introduction of the study , background of the study, statement of the problem,
objectives, rationale, and significance of the study, research questions and the
delimitations with operational definitions of the key terms. The second chapter
contains the review of related literature and theoretical framework and conceptual
framework. Similarly, the third chapter is methods and procedures of the study.
Likewise, the fourth chapter includes results and discussions that deals with the
analysis and interpretation of the data. Finally, the fifth chapter comprises of the
summary, conclusions and recommendations in policy level, practice level and further
researches. At the end, the references and appendices are included.
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Negative Transformation, Khawas language