Understanding Syntax 2nd Edition Maggie Tallerman by Maggie Tallerman 9781444119282, 1444119281 instant download after payment.

This is an introduction to the main categories, constructions, terminology and problems associated with syntax, providing a basis from which students can proceed to more advanced work. Cover; Book title; Contents; Acknowledgements; Acknowledgements to the first edition; A note to the instructor: changes to the second edition; Note to the reader; List of abbreviations used in examples; 1 What is syntax?; 2 Words belong to different classes; 3 Looking inside sentences; 4 Head words and phrases; 5 How do we identify constituents?; 6 Relationships within the clause; 7 Processes that change grammatical relations; 8 Wh-constructions: questions and relative clauses; 9 Conclusion; Sources of data used in examples; Glossary; References; Language index; Subject index