"Basic Dutch: A Grammar and Workbook" comprises an accessible reference grammar and related exercises in a single volume. This "Workbook" presents twenty-five individual grammar points in realistic contexts, providing a grammatical approach which will allow students not already familiar with these structures to become accustomed to their use. Grammar points are followed by examples and exercises allowing students to reinforce and consolidate their learning. Suitable for class use or self-study, "Basic Dutch" introduces Dutch culture and people through the medium of the language used today, providing students with the basic tools to express themselves in a wide variety of situations. Features include: useful exercises and a full answer key, grammar tables for easy reference, frequent comparative references to English grammar, an appendix of irregular verbs, and an index of grammatical terms.

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University of Minnesota, USA

Table of Contents

Preface 1. Verbs and Pronouns 2. Modal Verbs 3. Questions and Question Words 4. Numbers and Measures 5. Telling Time 6. Articles and Nouns 7. The Plural of Nouns 8. Object Pronouns 9. Demonstrative Pronouns 10. Possessive Pronouns 11. Adjective Endings 12. The Adjective in Comparison 13. Adverbs 14. The Adverb 'er' 15. Negatives 16. The Diminutive 17. Separable Verbs 18. The Present Perfect Tense