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The Syntax Workbook

A Companion to Carnie's Syntax
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The Syntax Workbook by Andrew Carnie is an engaging educational guide designed to enhance understanding of syntax and linguistic theory. It complements theoretical insights with practical exercises, making it ideal for students and enthusiasts aiming to deepen their knowledge of sentence structure. The workbook effectively bridges the gap between theory and application, offering clarity on complex topics in syntax.
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This workbook may appeal to you if you're studying linguistics or have an interest in understanding the intricate structures of language. It's designed to complement your learning by providing practical exercises and examples that make complex syntactic concepts easier to grasp. Ideal for students who enjoy interactive learning and want to deepen their understanding of syntax in an accessible way.

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A valuable companion to Andrew Carnie's Syntax: A Generative Introduction, 4th Edition, full of practice questions and engaging exercises to promote student comprehension

Syntax: A Generative Introduction, Fourth Edition, is the leading textbook for undergraduate courses in syntax, covering foundational topics such as universal grammar, parts of speech, constituency, trees, structural relations, binding theory, x-bar theory, and movement, as well as advanced subjects such as control theory, ellipsis, polysynthesis, incorporation, non-configurationality, and Merge.

Written by Syntax author Andrew Carnie, The Syntax Workbook has been purposefully designed to support and complement the use of Syntax in the undergraduate classroom. The Syntax Workbook is the perfect companion to the author's seminal textbook and contains updated practice material for every section of the text. This workbook:

  • Includes exercises, practice questions, data analysis, and knowledge application questions for each section in Syntax: A Generative Introduction, Fourth Edition
  • Features exercises and questions with full answers and explanations to assist students in learning to apply theory to practice
  • Has been authored by leading figure in syntax Andrew Carnie to support classroom usage of Syntax: A Generative Introduction, Fourth Edition
  • Works in concert with a student companion website, offering a robust selection of learning tools for the classroom

Ideal for undergraduate courses in syntax, Syntax: A Generative Introduction, Fourth Edition, and The Syntax Workbook, Second Edition, together offer a perfect combination of thorough coverage and valuable practice. The workbook can be purchased on its own or in a set with the textbook.

Available as a set with Syntax: A Generative Introduction, 4th Edition

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    The extensively updated fourth edition of the leading introductory textbook on theoretical syntax, including an all-new chapter and additional problem sets. Now in its fourth edition, Andrew Carnie's Syntax: A Generative Introduction remains the leading introduction to the rules, principles, and processes that determine the structure of sentences in language. Comprehensive yet accessible, the text provides a well-balanced, student-friendly introduction...
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    A valuable companion to Andrew Carnie's Syntax: A Generative Introduction, 4th Edition, full of practice questions and engaging exercises to promote student comprehension Syntax: A Generative Introduction, Fourth Edition, is the leading textbook for undergraduate courses in syntax, covering foundational topics such as universal grammar, parts of speech, constituency, trees, structural relations, binding theory, x-bar theory, and movement, as well...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119569299

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 522g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Andrew Carnie is Vice Provost for Graduate Education, Dean of the Graduate College, and Professor of Linguistics at the University of Arizona, USA. He specializes in generative syntactic theory with an emphasis on constituency, VSO languages, copular constructions, and the Celtic Languages. He is the author of numerous publications, including Constituent Structure, Modern Syntax, and Syntax: A Generative Introduction, Fourth Edition, and is the co-editor of The Routledge Handbook of Syntax.

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    The extensively updated fourth edition of the leading introductory textbook on theoretical syntax, including an all-new chapter and additional problem sets. Now in its fourth edition, Andrew Carnie's Syntax: A Generative Introduction remains the leading introduction to the rules, principles, and processes that determine the structure of sentences in language. Comprehensive yet accessible, the text provides a well-balanced, student-friendly introduction...
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