Meaning and the English verb

Author(s)

• Leech, Geoffrey N.

Bibliographic Information

Meaning and the English verb

Geoffrey Leech

Pearson/Longman, 2004

3rd ed

• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-137) and index

Published 2013 by Routledge

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Since its publication in 1971, Meaning and the English Language has established itself as a standard textbook for studies in English Language. It deals with areas of the language that are of particular interest in themselves and which are especially difficult for learners to master: tense, progressive and perfect aspects, mood and the modal auxiliaries. There are numerous examples of differences and similarities in meaning throughout the book, making it a clear and precise guide to English. Updated for the language of the 21st Century, this edition will prove invaluable for learners and teachers alike.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Key to Sumbols Preface to Third Edition Introduction 1. Simple Present and Past Tenses 2. Progressive Aspect 3. The Expression of Past Time 4. The Expression of Future Time 5. The Primary Modal Auxillaries 6. Modality Continued 7. Indirect Speech 8. Mood: Theoretical and Hypothetical Meaning Further Reading Index

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Details

• NCID: BA69315498
• ISBN:
  • 9780582784574
• LCCN: 2004040107
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Harlow, England ; New York ; Tokyo
• Pages/Volumes: ix, 141 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : PE1271
  • DC22 : 425.6
  • DC22 : 428.2/4
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : English language -- Verb
  • LCSH : English language -- Textbooks for foreign speakers