Indonesian Reference Grammar

This reference grammar provides a comprehensive description of the structure of the Indonesian language written in a clear, non-technical manner. It can readily be used by teachers and senior students who have no linguistic background. It aims to be a linguistically rigorous and consistent description but as free as possible of linguistic jargon.* To aid clarity and usefulness, all word groups and structures discussed are illustrated by natural examples* Each section is designed to be informative if read alone,thus providing the reader with useful information on a particular small aspect of the language* Extensive cross-referencing and a comprehensive index enable readers to locate desired topics without unnecessary searching* All the major structures of Indonesian, from words to complex sentences, are described in detail the information on many aspects of the grammar is not available to teachers and learners of the language in any other works* Each level of the language is dealt with in a separate chapter, from words through phrases and clauses to sentences* The common grammatical terms used are all clearly defined in an extensive glossaryBy providing detailed information in a format meaningful to both teachers and students, Indonesian Reference Grammarfills a serious gap in the available resources.