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OverviewIntroducing English Syntax provides a basic introduction to syntax for students studying English as a foreign language at university. Examining English phrase and sentence structure from a descriptive point of view, this book develops the reader’s understanding of the characteristic features of English sentence construction and provides the necessary theoretical apparatus for engaging with the language. Key features include: A unique framework combining theoretical and practical approaches to provide an insight into the intricacies of English syntax; An accessible and clear style which guides the learner through analysis, application and practical construction of sentences; A range of exercises at the end of each chapter and a brand new e-resource housing answers and commentaries to these exercises. This book requires no previous knowledge of linguistics and is essential reading for students and teachers of applied linguistics and EFL/ESL, as well as those who seek a basic grounding in English sentence structure. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter Fenn , Götz SchwabPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9781138037489ISBN 10: 1138037486 Pages: 264 Publication Date: 22 November 2017 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Basic Elements of Grammatical Structure 2. The Simple Sentence and its Grammatical Functions 3. Structural variations of the simple sentence and functional consequences 4. Phrases and their Structure (I) 5. Phrases and their Structure (II) 6. The Multiple Sentence 7. Non-finite clauses in the complex sentence (I): The Infinitive 8. Non-finite clauses in the complex sentence (II): The Gerund 9. Non-finite clauses in the complex sentence (III): The participles 10. The complex phrase (I): The complex noun phrase 11. The complex phrase (II): Complex prepositional and adjective phrases 12.Selected clause constructions. Bibliography IndexReviewsAuthor InformationPeter Fenn is a lecturer in English language and linguistics at the Ludwigsburg University of Education, Germany. Götz Schwab is Professor of Applied Linguistics and EFL teaching methodology at Karlsruhe University of Education, Germany. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |