Understanding syntax

This is an introduction to the main categories, constructions, terminology and problems associated with syntax, providing a basis from which students can proceed to more advanced work. Cover; Book title; Contents; Acknowledgements; Acknowledgements to the first edition; A note to the instructor: changes to the second edition; Note to the reader; List of abbreviations used in examples; 1 What is syntax?; 2 Words belong to different classes; 3 Looking inside sentences; 4 Head words and phrases; 5 How do we identify constituents?; 6 Relationships within the clause; 7 Processes that change grammatical relations; 8 Wh-constructions: questions and relative clauses; 9 Conclusion; Sources of data used in examples; Glossary; References; Language index; Subject index