Everyday Grammar |
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Author:
| Seely, John |
ISBN: | 978-0-19-280116-6 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2001 |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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This accessible and unique approach to grammar comes in two parts: the first section consists of a practical guide on how to understand and use grammar successfully, and the second is an extensive A-Z glossary of grammatical terms. Ideal for both language students and the general reader, it demystifies and explains these terms, while giving expert advice on how to construct sentences. · Chapters on sentences and clauses, nouns and pronouns, verbs, clause patterns, adverbials, multiple...
More DescriptionThis accessible and unique approach to grammar comes in two parts: the first section consists of a practical guide on how to understand and use grammar successfully, and the second is an extensive A-Z glossary of grammatical terms. Ideal for both language students and the general reader, it demystifies and explains these terms, while giving expert advice on how to construct sentences. · Chapters on sentences and clauses, nouns and pronouns, verbs, clause patterns, adverbials, multiple sentences, and more.... · Factboxes and writing tips give examples and clear explanations of problem topics such as adverb formation and the use of 'I and me' or 'so and such'. · Diagrams break down passages of text and explain their sentence construction simply and clearly. · Glossary terms include conjunction, future perfect 'tense', interrogative clause, is/are, passive voice, simple aspect, split infinitive, uncountable noun....