Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sounds and spelling -- Nouns -- Case -- Verbs -- Aspects -- Adjectives -- Pronouns -- Numerals and other quantity words -- Uninflected parts of speech -- Word formation -- Agreement -- Establishing identity -- Establishing contact -- Giving factual information about being, becoming and possession -- Negation -- Expressing attitudes -- Asking questions -- Obligation, instructions, requests, advice and permission -- Using numbers: talking about times, dates and quantities -- Focus and emphasis -- Establishing contexts and connections -- Coming and going -- Communication strategies.

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