Grammar Broonie: A Guide Tae Scots Grammar

Susan Rennie Barbara Robertson

ISBN 10: 1902930207 / ISBN 13: 9781902930206

Verlag: Polygon at Edinburgh University Press, 2000

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2nd edition. 72 pages. 11.25x8.00x0.25 inches. In Stock. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers x-1902930207

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Grammar Broonie: A Guide Tae Scots Grammar

Verlag: Polygon at Edinburgh University Press

Erscheinungsdatum: 2000

Einband: Paperback

Illustrator: Robertson, Barbara

Zustand: Brand New

Auflage: 2. Auflage

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Inhaltsangabe:

What is odd about the phrase Scots wha hae? Why do you say you've got the cold in Scots? Is there a difference between ane and yin? Do you say youse to one person or two? These are just some of the questions about Scots that are answered in the Grammar Broonie, the Scottish National Dictionary Association's guide to Scots grammar. This new, expanded edition of the Grammar Broonie includes a special section of classroom exercises by well-known Scots writer and teacher, Matthew Fitt. Intended mainly for use at upper primary and lower secondary level, the Grammar Broonie aims to show that Scots has a distinctive grammar in addition to its rich vocabulary, spelling and pronunciation. The text throughout is written in colloquial Scots. This new edition of the Grammar Broonie: *identifies characteristics of Scots grammar *Explains how Scots differs from English grammar *Includes a table of Scots irregular verbs *Discusses regional variations in spelling and grammar *Draws examples from everyday Scots usage *Uses graphics to highligh important grammar points *Includes grammar exercises for use in the classroom

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Susan Rennie has worked on several Scots language reference projects and created print, CD and web materials in Scots for children, including The Electronic Scots School Dictionary (1998) and (co-authored) the Grammar Broonie (2000).