English Grammar: An Elementary Introduction

This book provides a basic introduction to English grammar, with a particular focus on syntax. Unlike other major introductory textbooks, it combines insights from generative and cognitive linguistics and emphasises the need for a prototype-based description of traditional grammatical categories. In doing so, it avoids creating the impression that linguistic analysis always yields straightforward ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ answers. The text is accompanied by a variety of exercises intended to encourage students to engage in linguistic analysis and research.