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Understanding English Grammar Ronald Wardhaugh

Understanding English Grammar By Ronald Wardhaugh

Understanding English Grammar by Ronald Wardhaugh

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Summary

Presents a linguistic introduction to the structure of English that is accessible to students who have had little or no opportunity to study the language. This book features information about the essentials of English words, sentences, and sounds within a framework derived from modern linguistic theory.

Understanding English Grammar Summary

Understanding English Grammar: A Linguistic Approach by Ronald Wardhaugh

Understanding English Grammar presents a linguistic introduction to the structure of English that is accessible to students who have had little or no opportunity to study the language.

  • Familiarizes students with the essential structural characteristics of English.
  • Features accessible coverage of syntax, morphology, and phonology, as well as basic linguistic concepts.
  • Includes numerous examples, exercises, and an indexed glossary.

Understanding English Grammar Reviews

As a linguistics author writing for the more general student audience, Wardhaugh has that uncommon ability to explain in a clear and readable style the essentials of English grammar. William Rutherford, University of Southern California

The profession desperately needs introductory texts that bring linguistics to students in a readable style without compromising the integrity of linguistic enquiry. Understanding English Grammar is such a text. Walt Wolfram, North Carolina State University

This is ideal for a full discussion of sentence complexity within a one-semester English grammar course. Bethany Dumas, University of Tennessee

About Ronald Wardhaugh

Ronald Wardhaugh is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Toronto. His many successful books include An Introduction to Sociolinguistics (fourth edition, Blackwell 2002) and Proper English (Blackwell 1998).

Table of Contents

Preface.

Preface to the Second Edition.

1. Preliminaries.

2. Word Classes.

3. Constituents and Phrases.

4. Basic Clauses.

5. Coordination and Embedding.

6. Clausal Variation.

7. Underlying Relationships.

8. Rules and Principles.

9. Sounds and Systems.

10. Phonetic Realization.

11. Word Formation.

12. Words and Sounds.

13. Sounds in Context.

14. Further Reading.

Indexed Glossary.

Additional information

GOR004335211
9780631232926
0631232923
Understanding English Grammar: A Linguistic Approach by Ronald Wardhaugh
Ronald Wardhaugh
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
20021011
296
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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