English Grammar: Understanding the Basics

by Evelyn P. Altenberg , Robert M. Vago

• ISBN13: 9780521732161
• ISBN10: 0521732166
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780511850035
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-06-28
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Summary

Looking for an easy-to-use guide to English grammar? This handy introduction covers all the basics of the subject, using a simple and straightforward style. Students will find the book's step-by-step approach easy to follow and be encouraged by its non-technical language. Requiring no prior knowledge of English grammar, the information is presented in small steps, with objective techniques to help readers apply new concepts. With clear explanations and well chosen examples, the book gives students the tools to understand the mysteries of English grammar as well as the perfect foundation from which to move on to more advanced topics.

Table of Contents

Introduction

How to use this book

Kinds of Words: Unit I. Nouns

Verbs

Determiners

Adjectives

Prepositions

Conjunctions

Pronouns

Adverbs

Kinds of Phrases: Unit 9. Noun phrases

Prepositional phrases

Verb phrases

Auxiliary phrases

Subjects and objects

Compound phrases

Getting Started with Sentences: Unit 15. The functions of sentences

Combining sentences

Related sentences

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