Dunn, J. A. 1949-

Modern Russian grammar / Modern Russian grammar: A practical guide John Dunn and Shamil Khairov. - xx, 469 pages ; 25 cm. - Routledge modern grammars . - Routledge modern grammars. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sounds and spelling -- Nouns -- Case -- Verbs -- Aspects -- Adjectives -- Pronouns -- Numerals and other quantity words -- Uninflected parts of speech -- Word formation -- Agreement -- Establishing identity -- Establishing contact -- Giving factual information about being, becoming and possession -- Negation -- Expressing attitudes -- Asking questions -- Obligation, instructions, requests, advice and permission -- Using numbers: talking about times, dates and quantities -- Focus and emphasis -- Establishing contexts and connections -- Coming and going -- Communication strategies.

Written for learners of all levels and combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume, this reference first covers categories such as agreement, nouns, verbs and adjectives, then moves on to cover such situations as establishing identity and expressing ideas.

0415422892 9780415422895 0415397502 9780415397506

2008019529


Russian language--Grammar
Russian language--English--Textbooks for foreign speakers

PG2112 / .D86 2009

491.782421