Providing a systematic guide to construction grammar, this textbook is unique in focusing on foundational constructions of English, from idioms to rules. It features exercises based on attested language data, making it ideally suited for classroom use. Written accessibly, it helps students develop insights about words and grammatical patterns.

Providing a systematic guide to construction grammar, this textbook is unique in focusing on foundational constructions of English, from idioms to rules. It features exercises based on attested language data, making it ideally suited for classroom use. Written accessibly, it helps students develop insights about words and grammatical patterns.