English Syntax and Argumentation

English Syntax and Argumentation, 5th Edition, provides introductory instruction in English sentence structure and the principles of syntactic argumentation. The textbook defines syntax as the branch of grammar that examines sentence structure.

Organized across four main parts—Function and Form, Elaboration, Argumentation, and Application—the volume moves from fundamental syntactic concepts to more intricate grammatical topics. Key areas of focus include words, phrases, constituency, and syntactic argumentation.

Intended for students of English and linguistics encountering syntax for the first time, this edition supports learning through graphic illustrations, hands-on exercises, and an answer key.