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Grammar Broonie

A Guide Tae Scots Grammar
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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

Author Biography:

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).
Release date NZ
August 1st, 1999
Audience
  • Primary
Contributor
  • Illustrated by Barbara Robertson
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Illustrations
Ill.
Imprint
Polygon at Edinburgh University Press
Pages
72
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Dimensions
210x290x30
ISBN-13
9781902930206
Product ID
1859225

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