Semantics (Language Workbooks)

Semantics is an accessible and practical introduction to formal semantics, the study of linguistic meaning, for students new to the subject. Semantics:* shows how meanings are built up and interrelated* presupposes very little prior knowledge of grammar or linguistic terminology * includes a glossary of technical terms* provides a progression of exercises with answers given at the back * backs up the activities with short, clear explanations* includes an appendix on sets and functions.

CONTENTS
Using this book ix
1 Pinning down semantics 1
2 Truth conditions 9
3 Getting inside sentences 16
4 Meaning relations (1) 23
5 Meaning relations (2) 31
6 Things and events 37
7 Quantifiers (1) 44
8 Quantifiers (2) 52
9 Argument structure 57
10 Appendices 64
10.1 Introduction to sets and functions 64
10.2 Key to exercises 69
10.3 List of technical terms 86
10.4 Further reading 89
Bibliography 91