English Grammar: A function-based introduction. Volume I
Author:   T. Givón (University of Oregon)
Publisher:   John Benjamins Publishing Co
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9789027220981


Pages:   318
Publication Date:   15 July 1993
Format:   Hardback
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The approach to language and grammar that motivates this book is functional: grammar is seen as an instrument for constructing concise coherent communication. This first volume includes coverage of words and their meanings, propositions, verb types, simple state clauses, and grammatical subsystems.

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Author:   T. Givón (University of Oregon)
Publisher:   John Benjamins Publishing Co
Imprint:   John Benjamins Publishing Co
Weight:   0.750kg
ISBN:  

9789027220981


ISBN 10:   9027220980
Pages:   318
Publication Date:   15 July 1993
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Foreword; 2. 1. Introduction; 3. 2. Vocabulary: Words and morphemes; 4. 3. Simple verbal clauses; 5. 4. Verbal inflections: Tense, aspect, modality and negation; 6. 5. Reference and definiteness; 7. 6. Noun phrases; 8. Bibliography; 9. Index

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