Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. List of Tables x
4. Preface xi
5. Acknowledgments xiii
6. Maps xiv
7. 1. Background to Bislama 1
8. 2. Pronunciation and Spelling 11
9. 3. Parts of Speech 24
10. 4. Nouns and Noun Phrases 37
11. 5. Verbs and Verb Phrases 72
12. 6. Simple Sentences 108
13. 7. Complex Sentences 166
14. Appendix: Previous Studies of Bislama Grammar 199
15. References 201
16. Index 203