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Selectional Restrictions as a Semantic Problem for a Second Language Learner in the Generation of Igbo Sentences

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natural language processing

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paper
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Ble
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This paper examines selectional restrictions as a major semantic challenge faced by second language learners in generating grammatically and meaningfully acceptable Igbo sentences. Selectional restrictions refer to the semantic constraints that govern which lexical items can co-occur within a syntactic structure. While learners of Igbo as a second language may master the grammatical rules, they often violate semantic compatibility between verbs and their complements, resulting in semantically odd expressions. The study adopts a descriptive approach to analyze examples of selectional restriction violations in the Igbo language. Findings reveal that second language learners’ errors stem from inadequate semantic awareness, first language interference, and insufficient exposure to native Igbo usage. The study recommends pedagogical emphasis on meaning relations and contextual learning to enhance semantic competence in second language acquisition of Igbo.

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Igbo

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