Modern French Grammar Workbook 2nd Edition Margaret Lang Isabelle Perez by Margaret Lang & Isabelle Perez instant download after payment.

This workbook is designed to provide practice in the essentials of French grammar and in the application of grammar to functions. It will be of use to the student in the final year of school and the student in first, second and final years of higher education. Intermediate and advanced learners will find much that is useful for extending their knowledge of French, and for revision. Written initially as a companion volume to Modern French Grammar, the workbook has developed independently of its sister volume and can be used successfully on its own. It contains a key, which will enable students to work by themselves. The order of functions in this workbook follows closely the order of functions in Modern French Grammar. It is recommended, therefore, that reference should be made to Modern French Grammar for guidance on both grammar structures and functions.

Functions

Modern French Grammar is a functional grammar, that is, it demonstrates how to do things with language in order to communicate successfully. The functional categories are identified, very broadly, as exposition, attitude and argumentation. Exposition involves reference to people, things and places; narrating events in a sequence; reporting what we, or other people, say or think. Attitude involves the personal, subjective part of language which is evident when we are expressing our feelings, when we are reacting to someone or something. Argumentation, finally, is a broad function including planning and structuring what we say or write, involving the use of language to influence people in some way – for example, when we agree or disagree, concede a point, correct or protest, suggest or persuade, when we talk about what we want to do or what we want other people to do, when we express doubt or opposition . . .