Answer Key For Linguistics An Introduction to Linguistic Theory [Paperback]

Section I: Introduction:.

1. Linguistics: The Scientific Study Of Human Language.

Section 2: Morphology And Syntax: .

2. Morphology: The Structure Of Words.

3. Syntax I: Argument Structure And Phrase Structure.

4. Syntax II: Syntactic Dependencies.

5. Syntax III: The Distribution Of Verbal Forms: A Case Study.

6. Acquisition Of Word And Sentence Structure.

Section 3: Semantics: .

7. Semantics I: Compositionality.

8. Semantics II: Scope.

9. Semantics III: Cross Categorial Parallelisms.

10. Acquisition Of Meaning.

Section 4: Phonetics And Phonology: .

11. Phonetics: The Sounds Of Language.

12. Phonology I: Basic Principles And Methods.

13. Phonology II: Representations.

14. Phonology III: Explanation And Constraints.

15. Acquisition Of Phonetics And Phonology.

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Linguistics: An Introduction to Linguistic Theory is a very impressive achievement, lucidly and engagingly presenting the major areas of Chomskian theoretical linguistics. Readers who work their way through the comprehensive presentation and the abundant well-chosen exercises will attain a deep understanding of what Chomskian generative grammar is all about, and, even more, a feel for what it is to actually participate in
the enterprise. Howard Lasnik, University of Connecticut

This is by far the best introductory book and the one that I will use. It gives a real working knowledge of each area of linguistics and maintains a consistent level of intellectual31