Cambridge grammar of English : a comprehensive guide: spoken and written English grammar and usage /

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Author / Creator:Carter, Ronald, 1947-2018
Imprint:Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006.
Description:x, 973 pages ; 25 cm + 1 CD-ROM ; 4 3/4 in.
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/5924256
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Varying Form of Title:ケンブリッジコーパス英文法
Other authors / contributors:McCarthy, Michael, 1947-
ISBN:9780521857673
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Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 931-935) and index.
System requirements: Intel Pentium processor, 3000MHz; 200MB of hard disk space; 128MB RAM; Windows 98, ME, NT4, 2000 or XP; IE 5.01 or later; sound card/speakers for listening.
Summary:"The Cambridge Grammar of English is a 'must-have' for any serious learner or user of the English language. Using ground-breaking language research, it offers clear explanations of spoken and written English based on real everyday usage." "Features: over 7,000 examples of English grammar illustrated; user-friendly, two-part structure covers grammar and usage; the most comprehensive coverage of spoken and written English; special focus on difficult language areas and guidance on avoiding common mistakes; and differences between British and American English clearly explained."--Jacket.
Standard no.:9780521857673
9780521674393
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to the Cambridge Grammar of English
  • From word to grammar: an A-Z
  • Spoken language
  • Introduction to grammar and spoken English
  • From utterance to discourse
  • From discourse to social contexts
  • Grammar and discourse
  • Grammar across turns and sentences
  • Grammar and academic English
  • Word and phrase classes
  • Introduction to word classes and phrase classes
  • Nouns
  • The noun phrase
  • Nouns and determiners
  • Pronouns
  • Verbs
  • Verb phrase 1: structure of verb phrases
  • Verb phrase 2: tense and aspect
  • Types of verb
  • Adjectives and adverbs
  • Adjectives and adjective phrases
  • Adverbs and adverb phrases
  • Prepositions and particles
  • Prepositions and prepositional phrases
  • Word formation
  • Word structure and word formation
  • Sentence and clause patterns
  • Introduction to sentences and clauses
  • Verb complementation
  • Clause types
  • Clause combination
  • Adjuncts
  • Time
  • Present time
  • Past time
  • Future time
  • Notions and functions
  • Modality
  • Speech acts
  • Questions
  • Negation
  • Condition
  • Comparison
  • Information packaging
  • Word order and focus
  • The passive
  • Speech representation
  • Appendices
  • Word clusters and grammar
  • Punctuation
  • English spelling
  • Numbers
  • Referring to the time
  • Units of measurement
  • Nationalities, countries and regions
  • Irregular verbs
  • North American English grammar
  • Glossary
  • Bibliography
  • Index