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An Introduction to English Grammar (4th Ed.)
Authors: Nelson Gerald, Greenbaum Sidney
Language: EnglishSubject for An Introduction to English Grammar:
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English Grammar; noun; Noun Phrases; phrase; Noun Phrase; subject; Main Verb; complement; Young Man; direct; Relative Clause; object; Subject Complement; relative; Nominal Relative Clause; clause; Indirect Object; adverbial; Verb Phrase; indefinite; Infinitive Clause; Sentence Elements; Prepositional Complement; Possessive Pronoun; Reporting Clause; Verbless Clauses; Adverbial Complement; Federal Aviation Administration; Adjective Phrase; Nasty Gash; Non-restrictive Relative Clauses; Intransitive; Intransitive Verbs; PP; Mandative Subjunctive
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An Introduction to English Grammar provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of English grammar. The first part of the book (?The Grammar?) provides a step-by-step introduction to the key topics in English grammar. The second part (?The Applications?) shows how a grasp of these topics can be helpful in resolving usage problems, in developing a clear writing style, and in mastering punctuation and spelling. A whole chapter, ?English in Use?, is devoted to illustrating the grammatical features of a wide range of modern text types, including emails, Facebook pages, and ?tweets?. It also looks at the special grammatical features of English in everyday conversation.
Each chapter is followed by two sets of exercises. The first set can be used in self-study or in the classroom. The second set deals with more advanced topics, and can be used for classroom discussion or essay writing.
This fourth edition has been fully revised and updated and includes:
- clearer descriptions and improved presentation
- new material on word structure and word formation
- new exercises, examples and extracts
- updated further reading
Assuming no prior knowledge of English grammar, this book is ideal for beginning students on a one-semester course and provides everything a student needs on the theory and practice of English usage. A comprehensive Glossary of grammatical terms is included and a website provides invaluable additional exercises.
Preface to the Fourth Edition INTRODUCTION PART I: THE GRAMMAR Chapter 1: The Parts of a Simple Sentence Chapter 2: Word Classes Chapter 3: The Structures of Phrases Chapter 4: Sentences and Clauses PART II: THE APPLICATIONS Chapter 5: Usage Problems Chapter 6: Style Chapter 7: English in Use Chapter 8: Punctuation Chapter 9: Word formation and spelling Glossary Further Reading Index
Gerald Nelson is Professor of English at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. His publications include English: An Essential Grammar, 2nd edition (Routledge, 2010) and Internet Grammar of English, Survey of English Usage, University College London (1998).
The late Sidney Greenbaum was Director of the Survey of English Usage and formerly Quain Professor of English Language and Literature, University College London. He was the author of The Oxford English Grammar (1996) and co-author of several books, including Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language (1985), University Grammar of English (1973) and The Grammar of Contemporary English (1972).