The meaning of syntax : a study in the adjectives of English

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The meaning of syntax : a study in the adjectives of English

Connor Ferris

(Longman linguistics library)

Longman, c1993

  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [224]-226) and index of adjectives and adverbs

内容説明・目次

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: pbk ISBN 9780582210127

内容説明

This book adopts a new approach to a major area of syntax - the way in which adjectives are bound together with other words in phrases or sentences.

目次

Preface vii Descriptive signs ix Acknowledgements x Series List xi Chapter 1 The intensional framework of syntax I Chapter 2 Attributive adjectives: the distinction between ascriptive and associative 19 Chapter 3 Predicative and post nominal attributive adjectives 35 Chapter 4 Predicate qualifiers and clausal adjectives 62 Chapter 5 Adverbal and postverbal adjectives 81 Chapter 6 Minor structures 98 Chapter 7 Restrictive and non-restrictive adjectives 117 Chapter 8 Intensional grouping 126 Chapter 9 Extraclausal adjectives and numerals. The interpretation of constructions with have 147 Chapter 10 The semantic distinction between mode and comment 167 Appendix A The elusive nature of syntax 187 Appendix B Towards a formalism for intensional syntax 201 VI Appendix C The identity of the adjective positions References Index of adjectives and adverbs Index
巻冊次

ISBN 9780582210134

内容説明

Intended for students at both postgraduate and undergraduate level this series aims to provide a broad view of the subject difficult to obtain exclusively from academic journals and monographs. Coverage of this series will be extended to all main aspects of linguistic study, and will include work on major language families, on English and on other important languages. This book adopts a new approach to a major area of syntax - the way in which adjectives work with nouns to construct phrases or sentences. Key Features - Gives a comprehensive account of the semantic grammar of English adjectives and explains why these precisely form the set of adjective constructions are found in English. Uses numerous examples from modern-day language to illustrate theoretical points.

目次

Preface. Chapter 1. The intentional framework of syntax. Chapter 2. Attributive adjectives. Chapter 3. Predicative and Post-nominal Attributive. Chapter 4. Predicate qualifiers and clausal adjectives. Chapter 5. Adverbal and post-verbal adjectives. Chapter 6. Minor structures. Chapter 7. Restrictive and non restrictive adjectives. Chapter 8. Intensional grouping. Chapter 9. Extraclausal adjectives and numerals. Chapter 10. The semantic distinction between mode and comment. Appendix A: The elusive nature of syntax. Appendix B: Towards formalism for intentional syntax. Appendix C: The identity of the adjective position. References. Index.

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