Syntax in Functional Grammar: An Introduction to Lexicogrammar in Systemic Linguistics

by G. David Morley

This well-illustrated book outlines a framework for the analysis of syntactic structure from a perspective of a systematic functional grammar. In oart, the book goes back to the grammar's "scale and category" roots, but now with the aim of presenting how a descriptive framework illustrating how the analysis of the syntactic structure can reflect the meaning structure.The contents are divided into four sections. Section one gives a brief overview of systematic grammar, including the linguistic system, context of situation, and language fractions. Developing the lexicogrammar, section two considers formal units and their classes, but the principal focus is on section three, which covers the role of units as elements of structure. Section four discusses areas of structural complexity and concludes with several refinements to the analysis format.

256 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2000

Reviews

[Fiona · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was an utter page turner!!!

No, but genuinely this book very helpfully talks you through the semantics of grammar. It was my absolute bible for terminology when I was studying.
It’s wordy and very niche but if you’re struggling to distinguish the different types of adverb, or perhaps the difference between a verbal or a noun phrase, then this is perfect.
I found it very helpful for deepening my understanding at A Level English Language and Literature.

I also enjoyed manically listing the different types of nouns at my equally stressed friends.
P.S the book includes examples. EXAMPLES. It’s fantastic. I love it. I think it saved my grade.