Understanding Syntax (Understanding Language)

Understanding Syntax (Understanding Language)

Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, it discusses and illustrates all the major terms and concepts essential to the study of sentence structure in the world's languages. 'Noun' and 'verb' are explained, and the properties of these categories are discussed. The reader discovers what a finite verb is, what 'first person singular' means and what relative clauses look like. Concepts such as 'subject', 'object', 'gender', 'case', and 'subordination' are introduced and exemplified. Initial illustration is from English, with extensive additional material from several other languages. 'Exotic' constructions not found in related European languages are fully covered, so that verb serialization, ergative languages and head-marking languages are all included.

This new edition has been updated and revised to meet the needs of today's students. Difficult points are given fuller explanation, a glossary of technical terms is included, and additional exercises have been introduced to enable students to consolidate what they have learnt.
Country USA
Manufacturer Hodder Education Publishers
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780340810323
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Hodder Education Publishers
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780340810323
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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