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A Construction Grammar of the English Language
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Description
In line with its usage-based approach, all constructions are discussed using authentic corpus examples. In order to illustrate how constructions can be learnt, the book draws on authentic data from child language. Furthermore, corpus analysis is used to show which lexical items typically occur in the slots of constructions and make up their 'collo-profile'.
A key feature of the book is that it develops a systematic method for showing how constructions combine to form actual utterances. For this purpose, so-called 'construction grids' are developed which contain all the constructions that make up even the most complex sentences and show points of overlap between them.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
315
Release Date:
2024-10-24
Publication Date:
2024-10-24
Publisher:
John Benjamins Publishing Co
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
9027214972
ISBN13:
9789027214973
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
626 g
Height:
168 cm
Width:
237 cm
Thickness:
14 cm
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