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Variety, change, and the idea of correct English

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You are reminded of the necessit for good English and orderly presentation in your answers.

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© 1986 Dennis Freeborn

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Freeborn, D., French, P., Langford, D. (1986). Variety, change, and the idea of correct English. In: Varieties of English. Studies in English Language. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-18134-6_1

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