Sentence Structure

Nigel Fabb

ISBN 10: 0415341825 / ISBN 13: 9780415341820

Published by Taylor and Francis, 2005

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Synopsis:

Sentence Structure:

introduces the evidence for sentence structure and reveals its purpose

is based on a problem-solving approach to language

teaches the reader how to identify word classes, such as noun, preposition and demonstrative

uses simple tree structures to analyse sentences

contains numerous exercises to encourage practical skills of sentence analysis

includes a database and exercises that compare the structure of English with other languages.

The second edition of Sentence Structure has been revised and updated throughout and includes new material on tense, aspect, modality and the verb phrase, whilst the order of topics has been rearranged to improve clarity.

About the Author:

Nigel Fabb is Professor of Literary Linguistics at the University of Strathclyde. His publications include A Grammar of Ma'di (with Mairi Blackings, 2003) and Language and Literary Structure (2002).

Bibliographic Details

Title: Sentence Structure
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: PAP
Condition: New
Edition: 2nd Edition