English Grammar
An Introduction
Published on 24. January 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-333-69601-9 (ISBN)
Description
This is a practical introduction to the major categories and structures of English grammar. While insights are drawn from contemporary descriptive models, the familiar terminology of traditional grammar is retained wherever possible. Through sample analyses of a range of texts, both literary and non-literary, the authors demonstrate how a knowledge of grammar can provide a heightened understanding of how language works. Exercises and answers are supplied for each chapter and a glossary of key grammatical terms is provided.
Reviews / Votes
'Provides an excellent introduction to a multilevelled approach to English grammar.' - Professor W.J. Greyling, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa '...a good balance of theoretical concepts and practical exercises illustrated with interesting examples.' - Farid Aitsiselmi, University of BradfordMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
glossaries, indexes
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 136 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
360 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-69601-9 (9780333696019)
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Persons
PETER COLLINS is Associate Professor in Linguistics and Head of the Linguistics Department at the University of New South Wales in Australia. CARMELLA HOLLO is a part-time lecturer in Linguistics at the University of New South Wales.
Content
Preface Acknowledgements Symbols and Conventions PART A: GRAMMATICAL DESCRIPTION Introduction A Preliminary Overview Nouns and Noun Phrases Verbs and Verb Phrases Adjectives, Adverbs, Prepositions and Associated Phrases Clause Structure and Clause Type Subordination and Coordination Information Structure in the Clause PART B: LOOKING AT LANGUAGE IN CONTEXT From Sentences to Text Text and Context Text Analysis Appendix Answers to Exercises Glossary Some Useful References Index Answers to Exercises Glossary of Grammatical Terms Index