Analyzing Grammar: An Introduction

Analyzing Grammar: An Introduction by Kroeger, Paul R.. Paperback edition. ISBN: 9780521016537.

Covering both syntax (the structure of phrases and sentences) and morphology (the structure of words), this book equips students with the tools and methods needed to analyze grammatical patterns in any language. Students are shown how to use standard notational devices such as phrase structure trees and word-formation rules, as well as prose descriptions. Emphasis is placed on comparing the different grammatical systems of the worlds languages, and students are encouraged to practice the analyses through a diverse range of problem sets and exercises.