Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar Av Claudia Ross, Jing-Heng Sheng (Wellesley College Massachusetts Usa) Ma, Pei-Chia Chen, Baozhang He, Meng Yeh

<P><EM>Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: A Practical Guide</EM>, third edition, is an innovative reference guide to Mandarin Chinese, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume.</P><P><EM>The Grammar </EM>is divided into two parts. Part A covers traditional grammar points such as phrase order, and the structure of noun phrases and verb phrases. Part B is carefully organized around language functions and situations such as:</P><UL><LI>Asking questions</LI><LI>Communication strategies</LI><LI>Making comparisons</LI><LI>Giving orders and making requests</LI><LI>Expressing apologies, regrets, and sympathy</LI></UL><P>The two parts of the <I>Grammar </I>are closely linked by extensive cross-references, providing a grammatical and functional perspective on many patterns. The <I>Grammar </I>is coordinated with the <I>Workbook</I>, which provides grammar-focused and situation-focused exercises to facilitate practice and reinforce language use.</P><P>All grammar points and functions are richly illustrated with examples presented in simplified and traditional characters and Pinyin romanization, with a strong emphasis on contemporary usage. This third edition includes new sections on character structure, social media, speaker perspective, and more, as well as updated illustrative sentences and an expanded index. </P><P><I>Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar </I>is ideal for all learners of Mandarin Chinese, from beginner to intermediate and advanced students.</P>