Introducing English grammar
Answering key questions such as 'Why study grammar?' and 'What is standard English?', Introducing English Grammar guides readers through the practical analysis of the syntax of English sentences. With all special terms carefully explained as they are introduced, the book is written for readers with no previous experience of grammatical analysis. It is ideal for all those beginning their study of linguistics, English language or speech pathology, as well as students with primarily literary inter…
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- Full title :Introducing English grammar / Kersti Börjars and Kate Burridge.
Summary
Answering key questions such as 'Why study grammar?' and 'What is standard English?', Introducing English Grammar guides readers through the practical analysis of the syntax of English sentences. With all special terms carefully explained as they are introduced, the book is written for readers with no previous experience of grammatical analysis. It is ideal for all those beginning their study of linguistics, English language or speech pathology, as well as students with primarily literary interests who need to cover the basics of linguistic analysis. The approach taken is in line with current.
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- Publication Date:2010.
- Edition:2nd ed
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Hodder Education
- Place of Publication:London
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2010.
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource (xi, 316 pages) : : illustrations
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781444128154, 1444128159
- oclc:ocn692197031
- LC Classification:PE1112
- Dewey Decimal:428.2
Table of Contents
Introduction: the glamour of grammar -- The structure of sentences -- The words of English -- Functions within the clause -- Different sentence types -- The verb phrase -- The noun phrase -- Clauses within clauses -- Beyond the sentence -- Grammar at work -- English worldwide.
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