Publisher's Synopsis
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:- A revised layout and clearer structure including new embedded questions within chapters to help students better engage with the material- New simpler examples to provide a better progression to the more complex examples and concepts- Updates to reflect more recent developments, for instance further reading; E-speak examples; other/new English examples; more up-to-date break-out boxes- Updated online support material with extensive further reading and answers to the exercisesWritten 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.
