Sentence Structure (Language Workbooks)

by NigelFabb (Author)

• Used

  Illustrated
  2005

  $3.46

  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 and includes new material on tense, aspect, modality and the verb phrase, whilst the order of topics has been rearranged to improve clarity.

• Used

  Paperback
  1994

  $4.07

  In Sentence Structure, Nigel Fabb outlines the main aspects of English sentence structure.
  
  Sentence Structure:

  • is based on a problem-solving approach to language
  • can be used as an introduction to English grammar and/or to the theory of syntax
  • teaches a simple method for confident and accurate sentence analysis
  • contains over eighty practical exercises
  • includes sample sentences from four Asian and African languages to provide a basis for comparative linguistics.