English Words and Sentences An Introduction
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Hands-on, theory-neutral and non-technical, this textbook is a basic introduction to the structure of English words and sentences. Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistic analysis, it presents the facts in a straightforward manner and offers a step-by-step guide from small to large building blocks of language. Every chapter contains numerous exercises and discussion questions, which provide essential self-study material, as well as in-chapter tasks which lead students to a more comprehensive understanding of linguistic issues. The book also features concise…
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Key features
- Assumes no prior knowledge of grammatical terminology or analysis
- Provides an introduction to word-formation as well as sentence-formation
- Tailored specifically to students who will not go on to study the very technical side of linguistics
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139030328
- Series Cambridge Introductions to the English Language
- Subjects English Language and Linguistics: General Interest,Grammar and Syntax,Language and Linguistics,Morphology
- Format: Hardback
- Publication date: 25 February 2013
- ISBN: 9781107001329
- Dimensions (mm): 247 x 174 mm
- Weight: 0.63kg
- Contains: 8 b/w illus. 15 tables 105 exercises
- Page extent: 268 pages
- Availability: Available
- Format: Paperback
- Publication date: 25 February 2013
- ISBN: 9780521171878
- Dimensions (mm): 247 x 174 mm
- Weight: 0.53kg
- Contains: 8 b/w illus. 15 tables 105 exercises
- Page extent: 265 pages
- Availability: Available
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 05 February 2013
- ISBN: 9781139030328
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