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Henry Sweet speaks of three principles of classification: form, meaning, and function. lHowever, the results of his classification of parts of speech into nominative and particles is a division based on form. lOnly within the class we can see the operation of the principle of function...

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Grammar-perfect: form to function / Практическая грамматика английского языка Пособие содержит системное описание основных элементов грамматического строя английского языка. Цель пособия - совершенствование грамматических знаний, умений и навыков, сформированных на первоначальных этапах обучения. Предназначено для студентов языковых вузов и факультетов, изучающих английский язык на продвинутом этапе.

The study provides the thorough cover for the main elements of English grammar at the upper-intermediate level aiming at their mastering. It might be of certain interest for linguistic scholars learning English at Advanced level.

The book is total English!