Using Italian : a guide to contemporary usage / J.J. Kinder and V.M. Savini.

Author/creator Kinder, J. J.
Other author Savini, V. M. (Vincenzo M.)
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge, UK : New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2004.
Descriptionxix, 468 pages ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents Varieties of language -- Misleading similarities -- Fields of meaning : synonyms -- Complex verbal expressions -- Affective suffixes -- Idioms, similes, and proverbs -- Personal names -- Geographical and astronomical names -- Abbreviations and acronyms -- Latin expressions and sayings -- Grammatical terms -- Numerals and telephone conventions -- Measurement -- Gender -- Number -- Pronouns -- Comparison -- Word order -- Negation -- Periphrases -- Verbs of movement -- Auxiliary verbs in compound tenses -- The passive -- Reflexives and impersonals -- Italian prepositions -- English prepositions -- Prepositional constructions with verbs and adjectives -- Use of tenses -- Sequence of tenses -- The subjunctive -- Conditional sentences -- Subordinate clauses -- Interjections -- Fillers -- Connector words and expressions.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 443-444) and indexes.
LCCN 2003043945
ISBN0521480949
ISBN9780521480949
ISBN0521485568 (pbk.)
ISBN9780521485562 (pbk.)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks PC1460 .K56 2004 ✔ Available Place Hold