Linguistic Study of Grammar

Linguistic Study of Grammar offers a comprehensive exploration of phonetics and grammar through a practical and analytical lens. Rather than getting bogged down in complex theoretical frameworks, this book equips readers with essential analytical tools to dissect linguistic patterns. It begins with fundamental concepts, applying these to straightforward examples before advancing to more intricate structures, including passive and control constructions.

The authors delve into syntactic structures and the interplay of various components, revealing that these arrangements are direct reflections of lexical valence governed by straightforward rules. Each chapter features integrated exercises and problems, empowering students to recognize and assess linguistic phenomena effectively.

The book also addresses syntactic complexity in academic English, utilizing corpus-based analysis to challenge existing assumptions within linguistics. It emphasizes that syntactic changes are evident in both written and spoken forms, countering the notion that academic writing is static and resistant to evolution. Instead, it argues that scholarly writing tends to be concise and often implicit in meaning, highlighting its role as a site of significant linguistic change in English.

Richly supported by literary evidence, this work is essential for linguists, sociolinguists, and scholars interested in the dynamic nature of language.