This book is an extremely detailed and comprehensive examination of conditional sentences in English, using many examples from actual language-use. The syntax and semantics of conditionals (including tense and mood options) and the functions of conditionals in discourse are examined in depth, producing an all-round linguistic view of the subject which contains a wealth of original observations and analyses. Not only linguists specializing in grammar but also those interested in pragmatics and the philosophy of language will find this book a rewarding and illuminating source.
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This book is an extremely detailed and comprehensive examination of conditional sentences in English, using many examples from actual language-use.

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ISBN
9783110171440
Publisert
2001-12-12
Utgiver
De Gruyter
Vekt
918 gr
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
554

Biografisk notat

Renaat Declerck is Professor at the University of Leuven, Belgium.

Susan Reed is Assistant Professor at the University of Leuven, Belgium.