Modern Irish a comprehensive grammar / Nancy Stenson.
| Author/creator | Stenson, Nancy |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Taylor & Francis, 2020. |
| Description | 1 online resource |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Series | Routledge comprehensive grammars |
| Contents | Background: 1. Dialects of Irish -- 2. Sounds and spellings -- 3. Initial mutations -- 4. Terminology -- Grammar I: Sentence basics: 5. Basic word order -- 6. Non-declarative sentences -- 7. Being and having -- 8. Focus and emphasis with cleft sentences -- Grammar II: Building blocks - major constituents: 9. Verbs and verb phrases -- 10. Irregular verbs -- 11. Personal endings -- 12. Impersonal forms -- 13. Verbal nouns and adjectives -- 14. The syntax of verbal nouns and verbal adjectives: Expressions of aspect -- 15. Mood -- 16. Nouns and noun phrases -- 17. Pronouns -- Grammar III: Building the Phrase - modifiers and adjuncts: 18. Adjectives -- 19. Determiners -- 20. Numbers -- 21. Adverbs -- 22. Prepositions -- Grammar IV: Complex Sentences: 23. Coordinate, complement, and adjunct clauses -- 24. Relative clauses -- 25. Conditionals -- Concluding chapters: Extra-sentential material -- 26. Names -- 27. Greetings, formulaic expressions, and discourse markers -- References -- Index. |
| Abstract | "Modern Irish: A Comprehensive Grammar is a complete reference guide to modern Irish grammar, providing a thorough overview of the language. Key features include: - highly systematic coverage of all levels of structure: sound system, word formation, sentence construction and connection of sentences - authentic examples and English translations which provide an accessible insight into the mechanics of the language - an extensive index, numbered sections, cross-references and summary charts which provide readers with easy access to the information. Modern Irish: A Comprehensive Grammar is an essential reference source for the learner and user of Irish. It is ideal for use in schools, colleges, universities, and adult classes of all types"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Stenson, Nancy. Modern Irish New York : Taylor & Francis, 2019. 9781138236516 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2019024731 |
| ISBN | 9781315302010 (epub) |
| ISBN | 9781315302034 (ebook) |
| ISBN | (hardback) |
| ISBN | (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |