ABSTRACT

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.

chapter 1|10 pages

PHRASES

chapter 5|15 pages

THE SIMPLE SENTENCE AND ITS TREE STRUCTURE

chapter 6|9 pages

NOUN PHRASES

chapter 7|15 pages

ROOT SENTENCE AND SUBORDINATE CLAUSES

chapter 8|11 pages

MEANING AND FORM