Reference Grammar of Modern Italian (McGraw-Hill Edition)

For the final word on all aspects of Italian grammar, "A Reference Grammar of Modern Italian" is the authority of how the language is spoken and written in Italy and in the rest of the Italian-speaking world. Inside you will find everything you need to know to read and write in Italian confidently. Each grammar element is clearly explained and accompanied by plentiful examples, many paired with their English equivalent. Extensive cross-referencing of topics will help you find what you need quickly and easily. With this comprehensive reference at your side, you'll find yourself reading and writing in Italian with confidence. "A Reference Grammar of Modern Italian" gives you: correct usage in the appropriate situations - formal, colloquial, popular, and familiar; the latest additions to Italian vocabulary, including language dealing with e-mail and the Internet; and examples from Italian newspapers, novels, publications, and other media so you can see exactly how the language is used today. Just some of the topics covered by this authority on Italian grammar are: interrogative structures; uses of verb forms; aspects of sentence structure; negative constructions; conjunctions and discourse markers; word derivation; and forms of address.