An Introduction to English Sentence Structure

Andrew Radford

ISBN 10: 1108813305 / ISBN 13: 9781108813303

Published by Cambridge University Pr. Nov 2020, 2020

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Neuware -This new edition of Andrew Radford's outstanding resource for students is a step-by-step, practical introduction to English syntax and syntactic principles, written by a globally-renowned expert in the field. Assuming little or no prior background in syntax, Radford outlines key concepts and how they can be used to describe various aspects of English sentence structure. Each chapter contains core modules focusing on a specific topic, a summary recapitulating the main points of the chapter, and a bibliographical section providing references to original source material. This edition has been extensively updated, with new analyses, exercise materials, references and a brand-new chapter on adjuncts. Students will benefit from the online workbook, which contains a vast amount of exercise material for each module, including self-study materials and a student answerbook for these. Teachers will value the extensive PowerPoints outlining module contents and the comprehensive teacher answerbook, which covers all workbook and PowerPoint exercises. 432 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to English Sentence Structure
• Publisher: Cambridge University Pr. Nov 2020
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1108813305
• ISBN 13: 9781108813303
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Neu

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Synopsis

A readable introduction to English syntax and syntactic theory, argumentation and description, suitable for students with little prior knowledge.

About the Author

Andrew Radford is Emeritus Professor at the University of Essex. His recent Cambridge publications include Colloquial English (2018), Relative Clauses (2019), and An Introduction to English Sentence Structure (2nd edn, 2020).