ABSTRACT

Semantics is an accessible and practical introduction to formal semantics, the study of linguistic meaning, for students new to the subject. Semantics:
* shows how meanings are built up and interrelated
* presupposes very little prior knowledge of grammar or linguistic terminology
* includes a glossary of technical terms
* provides a progression of exercises with answers given at the back
* backs up the activities with short, clear explanations
* includes an appendix on sets and functions.

chapter 1|7 pages

PINNING DOWN SEMANTICS

chapter 2|7 pages

TRUTH CONDITIONS

chapter 3|6 pages

GETTING INSIDE SENTENCES

chapter 4|8 pages

MEANING RELATIONS (1)

chapter 5|6 pages

MEANING RELATIONS (2)

chapter 6|7 pages

THINGS AND EVENTS

chapter 7|7 pages

QUANTIFIERS (1)

chapter 8|5 pages

QUANTIFIERS (2)

chapter 9|7 pages

ARGUMENT STRUCTURE

chapter 10|25 pages

APPENDICES