Emprego dos pronomes relativos which e that em orações relativas restritivas de sujeito e de objecto directo em inglês por alunos da 12* classe em Maputo

Abstract

This research aims to look at the use of relative pronouns which and that in subject restrictive relative clauses (SU) and direct object clauses (OD) by 12th graders in Maputo. The work consists of five chapters: Chapter 1 - Introduction - which sets out the framework for the research, identifying the problem and delimiting the object of study, the motivation and justification for the topic, the research objectives and the hypothesis that guides our investigation. Chapter 2 - Bibliographical Review and Theoretical Framework - which reviews some theoretical notions about the subject under study, the notion, typology and analysis of Error; the typology of relative clauses in the English language; the syntax and semantics of the relative morphemes which and that within relative clauses and, finally, the theoretical framework. Chapter 3 - Research Methodology - deals with the criteria adopted for data collection, the constitution, organization and coding of the corpus as well as the profile of the informants. Chapter 4 - Data Analysis and Discussion - this is where all the data collected is discussed, taking into account the research hypothesis. Chapter 5 - Conclusions and Recommendations - this presents the main conclusions and recommendations arising from this study. (TRADUÇAO NOSSA)