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    The document discusses Indianisms, which are influences from Indian languages on English grammar and speech patterns. It provides examples of common Indianisms and their correct English equivalents. Some examples of Indianisms include using "empty eye" to refer to double negatives, adding "only" and "no" unnecessarily, and incorrect usage of phrases like "back" and "me" in sentences. The document seeks to illustrate how Indian languages can influence English and provide guidance on proper English grammar and usage.

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    The document discusses Indianisms, which are influences from Indian languages on English grammar and speech patterns. It provides examples of common Indianisms and their correct English equivalents. Some examples of Indianisms include using "empty eye" to refer to double negatives, adding "only" and "no" unnecessarily, and incorrect usage of phrases like "back" and "me" in sentences. The document seeks to illustrate how Indian languages can influence English and provide guidance on proper English grammar and usage.

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    MOTHER TONGUE INFLUENCE ON ENGLISH

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    The document discusses Indianisms, which are influences from Indian languages on English grammar and speech patterns. It provides examples of common Indianisms and their correct English equivalents. Some examples of Indianisms include using "empty eye" to refer to double negatives, adding "only" and "no" unnecessarily, and incorrect usage of phrases like "back" and "me" in sentences. The document seeks to illustrate how Indian languages can influence English and provide guidance on proper English grammar and usage.

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    Indianism

    Uploaded by

    Calida Royce D'Souza
    The document discusses Indianisms, which are influences from Indian languages on English grammar and speech patterns. It provides examples of common Indianisms and their correct English equivalents. Some examples of Indianisms include using "empty eye" to refer to double negatives, adding "only" and "no" unnecessarily, and incorrect usage of phrases like "back" and "me" in sentences. The document seeks to illustrate how Indian languages can influence English and provide guidance on proper English grammar and usage.

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    INDIANISM

    We speak countless languages and each of these languages has its own grammar. Accordingly Indians from different parts of India speak different languages. In turn this language influences the way we speak in English. This is called an EMPTY EYE.

    INDIANISM
    What is your good name? I am liking it very much. Let us discuss about this. They did it, no? He is here, isn't it? He does this always. He is doing the work slowly, slowly. I only told her to do that.

    Grammatically Correct English


    What is your name? I like it very much. Let us discuss this. They did it, didn't they? He is here, isn't he? He always does this. He is doing the work very slowly.

    More Examples
    When are you returning back? It is that like only. She said me she was French. Please repeat again the sentence. She is one of my best friend. Are you having a cold? It is very very hot? I passed out of this institution this year.

    Correct usage
    When are you returning? It is like that. She told me she was French. Please repeat the sentence. Do you have cold? It is extremely hot. I completed my graduation this year.

    THANK YOU

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