The Morphosyntax Textbook

Language is a complex system, and understanding its structure requires a systematic approach. The Morphosyntax Textbook serves as a comprehensive guide to analyzing linguistic structures at different levels, from sounds to sentences.

The book begins with Levels of Analysis, covering phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Readers will be introduced to fundamental linguistic elements such as morphemes, words, phrases, clauses, and sentences, as well as how these elements interact in communication.

The Morphology section explores core concepts like free and bound morphemes, inflection and derivation, and word formation processes such as compounding. Meanwhile, the Syntax section discusses parts of speech, phrase and clause structures, and different sentence types.

Additionally, the book delves into Syntactic Structure, including modification, predication, complementation, and coordination structures in sentences. Each unit is supplemented with interactive activities to reinforce the reader’s understanding.

With its blend of theoretical insights and practical applications, The Morphosyntax Textbook is an invaluable resource for linguistics students, language researchers, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of how language functions in terms of form (morphology) and structure (syntax).