Grammar
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Book Overview
This introductory guide to grammar explains one hundred basic grammatical terms. A knowledge of such terms, and how they interconnect, is crucial for an understanding of the structure and function of language. The explanations are listed alphabetically for easy reference, like a dictionary, but offer much more than a simple definition. Each entry is divided into sections, providing a clear explanation, examples, exercises, and highlighting the main contrasts and interrelationships between the terms. Clearly written and easy to use, this book will be an invaluable source of information for students of language and linguistics.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0521456274
ISBN13:9780521456272
Release Date:November 1994
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Length:288 Pages
Weight:1.20 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.5" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Very handy for beginning linguistics students!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Excellent for beginning linguistics students, language learners and language teachers. In encyclopedic form, this is one of the best books I've found that gives concise but thorough explanations of basic words such as adverb, clause, conjunction, passive, subject, pluperfect, reflexive, etc. Each of the 100 entries includes plenty of examples, comparisons, notes and short exercises to test that the explanation is understood. Descriptions of terms are thorough and come from several different angles. Plenty of examples are given which is great for people who learn best from context. Many linguistics textbooks cannot be used to look up terms quickly the way that this can be used. It does not assume that the reader will have already read the other entries, but includes terms to cross reference for those interested. Most examples are in English, but several other languages are also used. Very highly recommended!
Very handy for beginning linguistics students
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Excellent for beginning linguistics students, language learners and language teachers. In encyclopedic form, this is one of the best books I've found that gives concise but thorough explanations of basic words such as adverb, clause, conjunction, passive, subject, pluperfect, reflexive, etc. Each of the 100 entries includes plenty of examples, comparisons, notes and short exercises to test that the explanation is understood. Descriptions of terms are thorough and come from several different angles. Plenty of examples are given which is great for people who learn best from context. Many linguistics textbooks cannot be used to look up terms quickly the way that this can be used. It does not assume that the reader will have already read the other entries, but includes terms to cross reference for those interested. Most examples are in English, but several other languages are also used. Very highly recommended as in introductory text.
Very handy!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Excellent for beginning linguistics students, language learners and language teachers. In encyclopedic form, this is one of the best books I've found that gives a concise but thorough explanation of basic words such as adverb, clause, conjunction, passive, subject, etc. Each of the 100 entries includes plenty of examples, comparisons, notes and short exercises to test that the explanation is understood. The many descriptions and examples included are great for people who learn best from context. Many linguistics textbooks cannot be used to look up terms quickly the way that this can be used. It does not assume that the reader will have already read the other entries, but includes terms to cross reference for those interested. Most examples are in English, but several other languages are also used. Very highly recommended!
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