Title:
English : an essential grammar
Author:
Nelson, Gerald, 1959-
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
London ; New York : Routledge, 2001.
Physical Description:
ix, 176 pages ; 24 cm.
Language:
English
Subject Term:
ISBN:
9780415224499
9780415224505
Format :
Book
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Summary
Summary
This clear guide to the grammar of modern English will help students read, speak and write English with greater confidence. Ideal for native speakers and learners alike, it begins with the basics, before progressing to more advanced topics.
The Grammarfocuses on both British and American usage, also exploring the differences and similarities between the two.
Features include:
* discussion of common problem areas
* guidance on sentence building and composition
* practical spelling rules
* explanation of grammar terms * appendix of irregular verbs
Author Notes
Gerald Nelson was, until recently, Senior Research Fellow at the Survey of English Usage, University College London. He is now Associate Professor at the Department of English, Hong Kong University.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Chapter 1 The Elements of a Simple Sentence | p. 9 |
| Chapter 2 Words and Word Classes | p. 30 |
| Chapter 3 Phrases | p. 78 |
| Chapter 4 Sentences and Clauses | p. 101 |
| Chapter 5 Word Formation and Spelling | p. 127 |
| Appendix | p. 150 |
| Glossary of Terms | p. 158 |
| Further Reading | p. 173 |
| Index | p. 174 |