Grammar: A Student's Guide

This introductory guide to grammar explains one hundred basic grammatical terms, such as noun, adverb, subject and particle. 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 and exercises, highlighting the main contrasts and interrelationships between the terms, and showing how each term fits into the whole conceptual framework of traditional grammar. Many entries contain a 'For interest' section which sets out further significant points, sometimes drawing on the more exotic languages of the world, or discussing important contemporary issues, such as dialects, standard language and sexism in language. Clearly written and easy to use, this book will be an essential source of information for students of language and linguistics: one hundred entries, alphabetically arranged for easy access; offers explanations, examples and exercises, not brief, cut-and-dried definitions; designed for the student with little or no previous knowledge of grammar; provides explanations of basic terms and vocabulary crucial for an understanding of the structure and function of language; presents a coherent view of both the formal and the functional aspects of grammar; each entry thoroughly crossreferenced; clear, accessible, user-friendly style and format. Формат издания: 16,5 см х 24 см.