Analysis of Gender Differences in Vocabulary
and Syntax in Daily English
Abstract: This paper first gives a brief introduction of the structure. And then it elaborates gender differences from the perspective of vocabulary and syntax such as adjectives, adverbs, color terms, hedges, euphemism, sentence structure, tag-questions, imperative clauses and grammatical errors. It finally discusses some possible misunderstandings in cross-gender communication and gives tips on how to achieve effective communication.
Key words: gender differences; vocabulary; syntax; daily English
目 录
Abstract iv
摘要 iv
Outline v
提纲 vi
1. Introduction 1
2.Gender differences in using vocabulary 1
2.1 Adjectives and adverbs 1
2.2 Color terms 3
2.3 Hedges and euphemism 4
3.Gender differences in using syntax 5
3.1 Sentence structure 5
3.2 Tag-questions and interrogative questions 5
3.2.1 Tag-questions 5
3.2.2 Interrogative questions 5
3.3 Imperative sentences 6
3.4 Grammatical errors 7
4. Misunderstandings in cross-gender communication 7
4.1 Causes of misunderstandings in cross-gender communication 7
4.2 Misunderstandings in cross-gender communication 9
4.2.1 Application and understanding of positive minimal response 9
4.2.2 Misunderstanding of complimentary words 9
4.3 Tips on how to achieve effective communication 9
5. Conclusion 10
Works Cited 12
