Understanding Syntax

Description

Assuming no prior grammatical knowledge, Understanding Syntax explains and illustrates the major concepts, categories and terminology involved in the study of cross-linguistic syntax. This fifth edition has been revised and updated to include extended exercises in all chapters, updated further readings, and more extensive checklists for students. Accompanying e-resources have also been updated to include hints for instructors and additional links to further reading. Understanding Syntax is an essential textbook for students studying the description of language, cross-linguistic syntax, language typology and linguistic fieldwork. Contents List of tables and figures Note to the instructor Note to the student Acknowledgements List of abbreviations used in examples 1 What is syntax? 2 Words belong to different classes 3 Looking inside sentences 4 Heads and their dependents 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 Asking questions about syntax Sources of data used in examples Glossary References Language index Subject index