Full 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.
Contents
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
