| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 230 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Topics in English linguistics, 1434-3452 ; 41 |
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Topics in English linguistics ; 41.
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| Contents |
Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. The English passive and linguistic theory -- Ch. 3. Ingredients of the English passive -- Ch. 4. The implicit agent in English passives -- Ch. 5. The use of the passive in academic discourse: A case study -- Ch. 6. Conclusion -- Appendix. Exemplary abstracts |
| Summary |
This book analyzes the form and function of the English passive from a verb-based point of view. It takes the position that the various surface forms of the passive (with or without thematic subject, with or without object, with or without by-phrase, with or without auxiliary) have a common source and are determined by the interplay of the syntactic properties of the verb and general syntactic principles. Each structural element of the passive construction is examined separately, and the participle is considered the only defining component of the passive. Special emphasis is put on the existenc |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-223) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
English language -- Passive voice.
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Grammar, Comparative and general -- Voice.
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Grammar, Comparative and general -- Verb phrase.
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English language -- Discourse analysis.
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Grammar & Punctuation.
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Linguistics -- Syntax.
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English language -- Discourse analysis
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English language -- Passive voice
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Grammar, Comparative and general -- Verb phrase
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Grammar, Comparative and general -- Voice
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Passiv
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Englisch
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2009020627 |
| ISBN |
9783110199215 |
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3110199211 |
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1282296493 |
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9781282296497 |
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3110196328 |
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9783110196320 |
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