Pidgin Grammar

by ;
Edition: Bilingual
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2003-07-01
Publisher(s): Bess Pr Inc
List Price: $13.86

Rent Book

Select for Price
There was a problem. Please try again later.

New Book

We're Sorry
Sold Out

Used Book

We're Sorry
Sold Out

eBook

We're Sorry
Not Available

How Marketplace Works:

  • This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
  • Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
  • Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
  • Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
  • Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.

Table of Contents

Introduction vii
The Origins and Use of Pidgin
1(20)
The language and its names
1(2)
A detailed history of Pidgin
3(11)
Pidgin vocabulary
14(4)
The current situation
18(3)
The Pronunciation and Writing System of Pidgin
21(10)
The sound system of Pidgin
21(2)
Writing Pidgin
23(3)
Other pronunciation differences between Pidgin and English
26(1)
Combinations of sounds
27(1)
Prosodic features
27(4)
Word Classes
31(21)
Nouns
31(1)
Pronouns
32(2)
Determiners
34(3)
Quantifiers
37(1)
Adjectives
37(1)
Degree modifiers
38(1)
Verbs
38(1)
Tense markers
39(2)
Modals
41(2)
Adverbs
43(2)
Prepositions
45(1)
Postmodifiers
45(2)
Interjections
47(1)
Discourse particles
47(1)
Multifunctional words
47(4)
Other word classes
51(1)
Phrases
52(20)
Adjective phrase
52(1)
Noun phrase
52(2)
Prepositional phrase
54(1)
Adverb phrase
54(1)
Verb phrase
55(17)
Types of sentences
72(25)
Sentences with a noun phrase and a verb phrase
72(1)
Sentences with just a verb phrase
73(2)
Sentences without objects or prepositions
75(1)
Sentences without a verb phrase
75(4)
Probability sentences
79(1)
Negative sentences
80(6)
Imperatives
86(1)
Questions
86(3)
Exclamations
89(2)
Sentences with discourse particles
91(1)
Focusing
92(5)
Complex sentences
97(11)
Coordination
97(1)
Subordination
98(6)
Direct quotations
104(1)
Sentences joined by connectors
105(3)
Conclusion 108(2)
A Pidgin Word List 110(6)
References 116(2)
Index 118

An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.

This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.

By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.

Digital License

You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.

More details can be found here.

A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.

Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.

Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.