Elizabeth M. O'Dowd offers a new, discourse-functional account of the categories "preposition" and "particle" in English. She explains why certain words have membership in both categories, and solves many intriguing puzzles long associated with the syntax and semantics of these words. Based on linguistic data extracted from a series of actual conversations, O'Dowd provides new insights into how prepositions and particles are used, and how their meanings can change across different discourse contexts over time.

Prepositions and Particles in English: A Discourse-functional Account

Literature & Fiction

O'Dowd, Elizabeth M.

History & Criticism

Oxford University Press

This theme-based Grammar Links series connects grammar to the real world and helps students develop fluency through comprehensive grammar coverage, strong emphasis on the pragmatics of formal and informal language, and contextualized, four-skills practice. Thematic materials gradually become more sophisticated and academically oriented throughout the series.
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Grammar Briefings cover the structure of the English language as well as functions and meanings.</li>
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Talking the Talk boxes address pragmatic concerns about grammatical choices in written and spoken English such as levels of formality, slang, and metaphorical usage.</li>
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Grammar Hotspot boxes alert students to predictable grammar problems and explain how to avoid them.</li>
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Grammar Links 2 : A Theme-Based Course for Reference and Practice

Reference

Mahnke, M. Kathleen

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Houghton Mifflin College Div.

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