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Grammar by
Do you feel that your writing lets you down? Do you have problems turning your thoughts into writing? Do you randomly scatter commas throughout your written work and hope for the best? You are not alone - and this book is just what you need This is a grammar book with a difference. It brings grammar to life by giving examples of grammatical problems in the contexts where they arise by including a soap opera. As the characters' grammar improves, so will yours. It blends a story about three students - Barbara, Kim and Abel - with advice on specific areas of grammar. The characters' story builds throughout the book, but each chapter can be read separately if readers want to focus on specific grammatical issues. The book examines and clearly explains aspects of grammar, language use and punctuation such as: Academic language; Standard English; Correct use of tenses; Active and passive voices; Sentence construction and punctuation; When and where to place an apostrophe; and Using grammar checkers.; There are exercises to encourage the reader to relate the issues to their own practice and experiences, as well as an extensive glossary which defines the terms that are used throughout the book. "Grammar: A Friendly Approach" is based around issues at university but students from schools and colleges will also love this irreverent look at the rules of grammar: Their teachers and tutors will also see rapid and noticeable improvements in students' written work.
English Grammar by
This best-selling comprehensive descriptive grammar forms a complete course, ideal for all students studying English Language, whether on a course or for self-study. Broadly based on Hallidayan systemic-functional grammar but also drawing on cognitive linguistics and discourse analysis, English Grammar is accessible, avoiding overly theoretical or technical explanations. Divided into 12 self-contained chapters based around language functions, each chapter is divided into units of class-length material. Key features include: Numerous authentic texts from a wide range of sources, both spoken and written, which exemplify the grammatical description. Clear chapter and module summaries enable efficient class preparation and student revision. Extensive exercises with a comprehensive answer key. This new edition has been thoroughly updated with new texts, a more user-friendly layout, more American English examples and a companion website, providing extra tasks, a glossary and a teachers' guide. This is the essential coursebook and reference work for all native and non-native students of English grammar on English language and linguistics courses.
Grammar and Proofreading Course by
Positive, practical techniques for achieving a more professional writing style. Here are the ¿how to¿ keys of writing¿from putting the first words on paper to the final polishing and proofreading. Readers will learn how to edit their writing for improved clarity, cut excess words, use transitional phrases, recognize and correct run-on sentences and overcome procrastination and impulsive writing. Readers will learn how to: ¿ Identify the key components of any well-written business document ¿ Cut excess words and phrases from your writing ¿ Use transitional words and phrases ¿ Avoid misplaced and dangling modifiers and split infinitives ¿ Use commas, semicolons, colons, dashes, and parentheses ¿ Use slash marks, ellipsis marks, quotation marks, italics, and brackets ¿ Recognize and correct run-on sentences ¿ Proofread your writing for clarity of meaning ¿ Overcome the two common writing problems that waste time and money¿procrastination and impulsive writing
Sentence Structure by
Sentence Structure: introduces the evidence for sentence structure and reveals its purpose is based on a problem-solving approach to language teaches the reader how to identify word classes, such as noun, preposition and demonstrative uses simple tree structures to analyse sentences contains numerous exercises to encourage practical skills of sentence analysis includes a database and exercises that compare the structure of English with other languages. The second edition of Sentence Structure has been revised and updated throughout and includes new material on tense, aspect, modality and the verb phrase, whilst the order of topics has been rearranged to improve clarity.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
If you prefer online, interactive resources to develop your mastery of English grammar, here is an illustrative selection:
English for Uni (University of Adelaide)
This multimedia resource provides detailed explanations of some grammar issues with relevance to academic writing (Articles, Tenses, The Passive, Prepositions). Information is presented as a webpage and video story. Activities with key can be completed online or downloaded in an editable version.
English Page Free online English lessons (introductory-level explanations on a range of grammar issues followed by self-assessment tests)
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL, Purdue University)
Detailed grammar explanations with examples, some activities (with key). Printable worksheets. Areas include: prepositions, articles, verbs, adjectives, numbers etc.
The Internet Grammar of English (University College London)
This is essentially a comprehensive online grammar book (or course), also available as an app. Good search options. Detailed explanations, followed by independent study activities.