Essentials of English GrammarUniversity of Alabama Press, 1964 - 387 Seiten A classic of English grammar, Essentials of English Grammar provides a common ground for the traditionalist and the structural or descriptive linguist. Jespersen's work provides insight into the fundamental concepts that underlie the linguistic approach, but at the same time the foundation of the traditional approach is retained. |
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... rule . Our grammar must therefore be historical to a certain extent . Finally , grammar may be appreciative , examining whether the rules obtained from the language in question are in every way clear ( unambiguous , logical ) ...
... rule . Our grammar must therefore be historical to a certain extent . Finally , grammar may be appreciative , examining whether the rules obtained from the language in question are in every way clear ( unambiguous , logical ) ...
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... rule obtains with regard to the use of the article with bed ( go to bed , stay in bed , etc. ) and table ( we were still at table when he arrived ) , but on the other hand : He found the purse in the bed , and not on the table , as we ...
... rule obtains with regard to the use of the article with bed ( go to bed , stay in bed , etc. ) and table ( we were still at table when he arrived ) , but on the other hand : He found the purse in the bed , and not on the table , as we ...
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... rule is to use the singular form , even if the conception is naturally plural . ( It should be remembered that the first part of a compound is really a kind of adjunct ) . Thus we have six shilling books | a five pound note | a seventy ...
... rule is to use the singular form , even if the conception is naturally plural . ( It should be remembered that the first part of a compound is really a kind of adjunct ) . Thus we have six shilling books | a five pound note | a seventy ...
Inhalt
CHAPTER I | 15 |
CHAPTER II | 22 |
EVOLUTION OF THE SOUNDSYSTEM | 29 |
Urheberrecht | |
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