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OverviewThis text offers a discourse-functional account of the categories preposition and particle in English. It explains why certain words have membership in both categories and solves puzzles long associated with the syntax and semantics of these words. Based on linguistic data from a series of actual conversations, the book provides insights into how prepositions and particles are used and how their meanings can change across different discourse contexts or over time.; This book is intended for linguists. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Professor of Tesl Elizabeth M O'Dowd (St Michael's College, Vermont)Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Imprint: Oxford University Press, USA ISBN: 9781280529238ISBN 10: 1280529237 Pages: 219 Publication Date: 01 January 1998 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |