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OverviewRoutledge Language Workbooks provide absolute beginners with practical introductions to core areas of language study. Books in the series provide comprehensive coverage of the area as well as a basis for further investigation. Each Language Workbook guides the reader through the subject using 'hands-on' language analysis, equipping them with the basic analytical skills needed to handle a wide range of data. Written in a clear and simple style, with all technical concepts fully explained, Language Workbooks can be used for independent study or as part of a taught class. 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nigel FabbPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions: Width: 17.40cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 0.408kg ISBN: 9780415341813ISBN 10: 0415341817 Pages: 132 Publication Date: 14 January 2005 Audience: General/trade , General 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 ContentsUsing This Book. Acknowledgements. Dedication. Abbreviations. 1. Phrases 2. Word Class and Phrase Class: The noun phrase 3. More Classes of Phrase: Adjective phrase, adverb phrase and preposition phrase 4. The Verb, the Verb Phrase and the Auxiliaries 5. The Simple Sentence and its Tree Structure 6. Noun Phrases 7. Root Sentence and Subordinate Clauses 8. Meaning and Form. Further Reading. Projects. Sentences From Other Languages. The Main Word Classes Found in English. Suggested Answers to Selected Exercises. Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationNigel 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). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |