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Book cover image of Persian Grammar: For Reference and Revision by John Mace

Authors: John Mace, Mace John
ISBN-13: 9780700716951, ISBN-10: 0700716955
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Date Published: October 2002
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: John Mace

Book Synopsis

This is a clear and user-friendly guide to Persian grammar, both of the written and spoken languages, especially useful for those in the early stages of studying the Persian language. It serves as a revision and reference book that can be used to support any Persian course book. The script is taught step-by-step. It uses the official reformed spelling, and gives attention to handwriting, educated standard and educated colloquial pronunciation, and the important polite forms. The grammar is explained in lay terms with copious examples, all shown both in Persian script and in Roman transliteration. The grammatical themes are grouped logically, and there are cross-references, appendices and a subject index to facilitate the search for the right form.

Table of Contents

Introduction1
1Writing3
2Pronunciation27
3Nouns and adjectives37
4Pronouns65
5Verbs77
6Prepositions133
7Adverbs139
8Syntax145
9Numbers169
10Arabic forms181
11Wordbuilding189
12Polite forms203
App. IIrregular present stems of verbs209
App. II[actual symbol not reproducible] ezafe213
App. IIISuffix [actual symbol not reproducible] -i215
App. IVDefinite direct-object suffix [actual symbol not reproducible] ra219
Index223

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