Dear List,
I have read that some constructions do not appear in student writing until they are at the right age. I do not recall where I read this, but it seems to go against my experience, specifically, as I recall, the claim that absolute phrases do not show up until students are around 16. Has anyone else read anything like this? Does anyone have any references for this? Is this a widespread idea?
Scott Woods |
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