The Penguin Dictionary of English Grammar (Paperback)

R.L. Trask

ISBN 10: 0140514643 / ISBN 13: 9780140514643

Published by Penguin Books Ltd, London, 2000

About this Item

Paperback. An understanding of grammar enables us to see how language works and how to use it in the right ways. This clear, succinct and up-to-date dictionary, which covers virtually every significant grammatical term, is ideal for teachers, students and anyone who wants to write correctly (without sounding old-fashioned or fussily pedantic).Gives crisp, practical definitions of all the central concepts and their application- from abbreviation, abstract noun and adverb to verb, word order and yes-no question Offers authoritative guidance through the minefield of more technical terms (and those mainly applicable to other languages)- accusative, attraction, backshift, common gender, dummy Provides extensive coverage of recent innovations and the ideas introduced by leading scholars such as Noam Chomsky and Randolph Quirk- complement clause, noun phrase, subject raising Includes lively examples of current usage A guide to the grammatical laws and idiosyncrasies that govern the English Language. It is suitable for linguists, English Language students, and those who write in English. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Penguin Dictionary of English Grammar (Paperback)
• Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0140514643
• ISBN 13: 9780140514643
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This succinct and authoritative volume is the perfect guide to the many grammatical laws and idiosyncrasies that govern the English Language. Larry Trask writes with remarkable clarity, communicating complex abstract ideas with enviable ease. By focusing only on what is relevant, current and genuinely helpful, THE PENGUIN DICTIONARY OF GRAMMAR is essential reading for linguists, English Language students, and indeed anyone who writes in English. The Society of Freelance Edtitors and Proofreaders recommended his PUNCTUATION book as 'excellent'.

About the Author

Professor Trask has taught in the School of Cognitive and Computing Science at the University of Sussex since 1988. He is the author of many books on language and linguistics including THE PENGUIN GUIDE TO PUNCTUATION and A DICTIONARY OF GRAMMATICAL TERMS IN LINGUISTICS (Routledge) and he is currently working on THE PENGUIN GUIDE TO COMMON ERRORS IN ENGLISH.