Evaluating the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Supporting Usage - Based Approaches to Grammar
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https://doi.org/10.31185/eduj.Vol64.Iss1.5133کلمات کلیدی:
EFL learners, AI language models, usage-based grammar, frequency effects, analogy, error analysis, constructional learning, interlanguageچکیده
This study investigates grammatical trends in texts generated by artificial intelligence and human learners. The study puts to the test a fundamental principle of usage-based grammar: language is learned through repeated exposure to patterns. A direct comparison is conducted between AI-generated writings and language learners' essays. Quantitative approaches count words, sentences, and grammatical errors. Qualitative analysis detects trends in sentence structure and specific qualities such as past tense. Finding out if AI models adhere to usage-based grammar rules is the aim. Comparing the two groups' mistake types is another objective. The results show that whereas human writing varies, AI output is very constant. Almost no grammatical errors were found in AI articles, according to the study. Expected errors in human texts include omissions and overgeneralizations. The findings also demonstrate that AI makes greater use of components like the past tense and plurals. These studies demonstrate that the outcomes of usage-based learning are operationally replicated by AI. The results of training the model on massive amounts of data are consistent and precise. The ongoing process of language acquisition is reflected in human output. The study comes to the conclusion that AI is a powerful instrument for confirming frequency-based linguistic theory.but does not model the human cognitive journey. Future research should investigate different AI models and learner proficiency levels
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