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Author : Declerck, R.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : English language
ISBN : STANFORD:36105006068394
Author : Andrew Rossiter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 2958385507
A Descriptive Grammar of English is a concise pedagogical reference grammar, highlighting the fundamentals of contemporary English grammar, clearly illustrated with unambiguous and pertinent examples of modern usage.
Author : Andrew Rossiter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798645611750
"Grammar" can often be seen as a dull and complicated art, with all sorts of dusty and quirky rules that are hard to understand and even harder to explain. This Descriptive Grammar of English - by example - shakes off the dust to present the essential principles of modern English grammar as clearly as possible, showing the simple rules that determine the standard practices of modern English, both in writing and in speech, and illustrating their use through hundreds of simple examples and familiar expressions. Most native speakers generally follow the essential rules of English grammar as if by intuition; in many cases they will be quite unaware of what the rules are... even that they exist. But rules or principles or guidelines do exist, and without them it would be very difficult to communicate properly and coherently. Grammar is the highway code of any language, and people need either to learn it, or to absorb it subconsciously, in order to speak or write proficiently. Children master the rudiments of grammar in their native language by hearing, remembering, repeating and experimenting; and up to a point this is sufficient for everyday communication. However beyond a certain level, and more importantly when learning a second or foreign language, some awareness of the rules and principles of grammar becomes useful, and in many situations, vital. Some understanding of grammar is indeed essential for anyone wanting to teach English whether it be to native speakers or as a foreign language. By highlighting (literally) hundreds of short sentences and expressions, this Descriptive Grammar of English clearly illustrates and succinctly explains the rules that govern acceptable usage of the English language today. Where necessary, it uses colour coding to show up pertinent points and to contrast different structures or functions. This is not a grammar book for grammarians; it's a grammar book for anyone, and no prior knowledge of linguistics is required. As befits any discussion of grammar, it uses the expressions or jargon that are required to explain grammar, but also explains them by including a glossary of grammatical terms which will be of value to most readers. Originally conceived for the benefit of non-native speakers of English, particularly advanced EFL and ESL students and teachers of English as a foreign or second language, it is also very much suited for school and home use in English-speaking countries. In short it is for anyone who is looking for clear and example-based explanations of how English works and is written and spoken. It covers all the main points of English grammar in a way that is understandable to any student. As well as explaining the essential aspects of English grammar, such as verbs and nouns and adjectives, it includes succinct and clearly illustrated sections on such important points as style word order and punctuation. It distinguishes where appropriate between the usages of written and spoken English, and between British English and American English. All the points covered in this grammar are copiously illustrated with examples from everyday English, including memorable and familiar expressions that are hard to forget. Children are not the only ones who learn their grammar by example.
Author : Declerck, R.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 4758904995
Author : Randolph Quirk
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1802 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : English language
ISBN : STANFORD:36105040061553
An indispensable store of information on the English language, written by some of the best-known grammarians in the world.
Author : Kathryn Louise Riley,Frank Parker
Publisher : Longman Publishing Group
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : English language
ISBN : 0205200257
For graduates or advanced undergraduates going into a profession that entails analyzing other people's speech, such as English, linguistics, speech-language pathology, and teaching English as a second language. Explains the history, goals, strengths, and weaknesses of the four main approaches to Eng
Author : Homer Clyde House
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : English language
ISBN : OCLC:32783833
Author : Jayaraj Acharya
Publisher : Georgetown University Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1991-06
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0878400737
A college textbook for engineering majors. The authors argue that an understanding of geometry is central and that computers should be invoked only when the principles are understood. There being no systematic descriptive grammar of the language of Nepal, this work fills a gap by providing a description of the sound system, writing system, morphology, and syntax of Nepali. The description is more practical than theoretical and can be the basis of course materials. A short story is thoroughly analyzed. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author : Aslı Göksel,Celia Kerslake
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780415217613
A complete reference guide to modern Turkish grammar, this work presents a full and accessible description of the language, concentrating on the real patterns of use.
Author : Angela Downing,Philip Locke
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 652 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0415287871
Presenting the linguistic basis for courses and projects on translation, contrastive linguistics, stylistics, reading and discourse studies, this book illustrates grammatical usage through authentic texts from a range of sources, both spoken and written. This new edition has been thoroughly rewritten and redesigned to include many new texts and examples of language in use. Key features include: chapters divided into modules of class-length materials; a wide variety of authentic texts and transcriptions to illustrate points of grammar and to contextualise structure; clear chapter and module summaries enabling efficient class preparation and student revision; exercises and topics for individual study; answer key for analytical exercises; comprehensive index; select biography; suggestions for further reading; and a companion website. This up-to-date descriptive grammar is a complete course for first degree and postgraduate students of English, and is particularly suited for those whose native language is not English.
Author : Anne Lobeck,Kristin Denham
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781405159944
An engaging and fresh take on the rules and politics of English grammar, written in lively prose. It goes a step further than most books on grammar by providing an overview of the field, with a discussion of historical and current debates about grammar, and how we define, discuss, and approach it. Presents a novel, inquiry-based approach to understanding speakers' unconscious knowledge of English grammar Makes lucid connections, when relevant, with current linguistic theory Integrates language change and variation into the study of grammar Examines historical sources of socially evaluative perceptions of grammar, as 'good' or 'bad', and notions of language authority Provides syntactic explanations for many modern punctuation rules Explores some of the current controversies about grammar teaching in school and the role of Standard English in testing and assessment
Author : Rodney D. Huddleston,Geoffrey K. Pullum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1860 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2002-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0521527619
This grammar for the 21st century combines clear grammatical principles with non-technical explanations of all terms and concepts used.
Author : SC Gupta
Publisher : Arihant Publications India limited
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9788183485913
This is the must have book for success in competitive exams. The comprehensive English grammar and composition is very good book for thorough preparation for the competitive exams. The book covers the entire syllabus for gaining clear concepts in English. It is an excellent book for grammar practice and has many exercises and detailed explanation. The book is very nice and explanation is very simple and good. The book is very helpful for the beginners also since it gives detailed explanations of the different concepts of English grammar.
Author : Kersti Börjars,Kate Burridge
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-08
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780429662812
Introducing English Grammar introduces readers to the methodology and terminology needed to analyse English sentences. The approach taken is in line with current research in grammar, a particular advantage for students who may go on to study syntax in more depth. All the examples and exercises use real language taken from both standard and non-standard geographical areas and dialects, and include excerpts from Australian and British newspaper articles. Students are encouraged to think about the terminology as a tool kit for studying language and to test what can and cannot be described using these tools. This new edition has been fully updated and features: an expanded introduction; new texts and exercises that include data from social media; revised material on 'Grammar at work' and 'English worldwide'; more suggestions for further reading at the end of the book; updated online resources with extensive further reading and answers to the exercises, which can be found at https://www.routledge.com/9781138635319. Written for readers with no previous experience of grammatical analysis, Introducing English Grammar is suited to anyone beginning a study of linguistics, English language or speech pathology, as well as to students whose interests are primarily literary but who need a better understanding of the structure of English.
Author : El Said Badawi,Michael Carter,Adrian Gully
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 828 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781135101480
Modern Written Arabic is a complete reference guide to the grammar of modern written Arabic. The Grammar presents an accessible and systematic description of the language, focusing on real patterns of use in contemporary written Arabic, from street signs to literature. Examples are drawn from authentic texts, both literary and journalistic, published since 1990. This comprehensive work is an invaluable resource for intermediate and advanced students of Arabic and anyone interested in Arabic linguistics and the way modern written Arabic works. Features include: comprehensive coverage of all parts of speech full cross-referencing authentic examples, given in Arabic script, transliteration and translation a detailed index.