Designed for readers with no prior background in grammar, Understanding Syntax provides a clear explanation of the key concepts, categories, and terminology used in the study of syntax across languages. Adopting a descriptive and theory-neutral approach, the book:
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introduces syntactic typology, syntactic analysis, and the major typological patterns found in the world’s languages;
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uses examples to clarify grammatical constructions and relationships within the clause, including word classes and their syntactic properties; grammatical roles such as subject and object; case and agreement; passives; interrogatives; and relative clauses;
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includes exercises both within chapters and at the end to reinforce understanding of syntactic concepts and reasoning, with data drawn from over 100 languages;
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outlines the key principles involved in writing a concise syntactic description of a language.
This fifth edition has been fully revised, featuring expanded exercises in every chapter, updated reading lists, and enhanced checklists for learners. Accompanying online resources have also been improved, offering guidance for instructors and additional links to recommended sources.
Understanding Syntax is an essential resource for students of language description, comparative syntax, language typology, and linguistic fieldwork.
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