In recent years, we have witnessed, on the one hand, an increased interest in cross-linguistic data in formal semantic studies, and, on the other hand, an increased concern for semantic issues in language typology. However, only few studies combine semantic and typological research for a particular semantic domain (such as the papers in Bach et al. (1995) on quantification and Smith (1997) on aspect). This book brings together formal semanticists with a cross-linguistic perspective and/or those working on lesser-known languages, and typologists interested in semantic theory, to discuss semantic variation in the specific domain of Tense, Aspect, and Mood/Modality.
Nate O'Riley is a powerful Washington lawyer. Returning to work after a long stay in hospital is difficult for Nate. Then he is sent on a journey that takes him from the tense courtrooms of Washington to the dangerous swamps of Brazil. It is a journey that will change his life forever... Audio added Thanks to elefanta
М. А. Гацкевич. English Grammar For Pupils. Exercises 3. Сборник упражнений
Предлагаемый сборник упражнений - практическое пособие для изучения и закрепления основ грамматики английского языка. Лексические и грамматические темы могут быть использованы как материал для подготовки к творческим работам. Пособие рассчитано на школьников средних классов общеобразовательных и специальных школ. Основные темы пособия: Present Simple (Present Indefinite) Tense, Present Progressive (Present Continuous) Tense, Past Simple (Past Indefinite) Tense, Future Indefinite and Present Perfect.
The simple past tense Form: Subject + past tense of the verb I worked. She sang. He played. Mother cooked. The simple past tense is used to talk about an action completed in the past. It is often used with adverbs or adverb phrases of past time.
