Everyday Grammar

By John Seely

Book Overview

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 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....

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0192801163
• ISBN13: 9780192801166
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
• Length: 219 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.7" x 0.6" x 5.1"