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Elaine Walker, Steve Elsworth ... 180 pages - Publisher: Longman; (May, 2000) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0582417104 - ISBN-13: 978-0582417106 ...

* Step-by-step grammar explanations with clear examples * A wealth of varied practice exercises with write-in space on the page * Tests to monitor students' progress * Illustrated with lively cartoons to increase students' understanding * An index and a comprehensive contents list for easy reference * For self-study, homework or use in class.

L. G. Alexander ... 304 pages - Publisher: Longman; (July, 1990) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0582045002 - ISBN-13: 978-0582045002 ...

* Flexible - the material can be used in any order, depending on students' needs. * Clearly organised - the Contents list, internal cross-referencing and comprehensive Index helps students select the areas of study required. * Easy to use - grammatical information is given in short, manageable amounts, immediately followed by practice exercises. * Adaptable - each item is marked with one, two or three asterisks to indicate the relative level of difficulty. * Authoritative - for students wishing to investigate as particular point in more depth this book is cross-referenced throughout to the Longman English Grammar. * Enjoyable - the context exercise in each section is an entertaining story illustrated with a cartoon; grammar practice needn't always be serious!

Evelyn P. Altenberg, Robert M. Vago ... 
281 pages - Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1st edition (June, 2010) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0521732166 - ISBN-13: 978-0521732161 ...

This text is designed to help readers learn about English grammar in as simple and straightforward a way as possible. The authors use a friendly and encouraging tone and easy to understand language with a minimum of terminology, helping readers to overcome "grammar phobia." The book can be used alone or as part of a course. It assumes no prior knowledge of grammar. Using a workbook approach, the present information in small steps, with objective techniques to help readers apply new concepts. Numerous exercises, with answers, allow readers to test themselves after information is presented. "Quick Tips" provide convenient "tricks" to help readers master the material and also highlight the main concepts in each lesson. Short sections called "To Enhance Your Understanding" are for readers who are interested in more than basic information. Overall, the text provides readers with an important learning experience as well as a useful reference book.

Resources within the text: * numerous exercises with answers allow readers to test themselves after new information is presented; exercises gradually incorporate more knowledge while building on prior information; * "Quick Tips" that help mastery of the material and highlight the main points provide "tricks" to help readers master the material and help readers focus on the main points of each lesson; * "To Enhance Your Understanding" sections for readers who want more than the basics provide further information for readers interested in more than the basics; can be skipped by beginners; * an extensive glossary for easy reference; * answers to the "Getting Started" section of each exercise.

John Eastwood ... 446 pages - Publisher: Oxford University Press; 2nd edition (March, 1999) .
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0194313697 - ISBN-13: 978-0194313698 ...

This text gives clear explanations of English grammar with exercises on the facing page which provide practice in form and use. The revised edition provides additional grammar topics and expanded treatment of others, more exercises and progress tests at intervals throughout the book, and more illustrated dialogues and texts (the grammar presentations make frequent use of pictures and dialogues to establish contexts for use).

John Eastwood ... 446 pages - Publisher: Oxford University Press; 1st edition (September, 1994) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0194313514 - ISBN-13: 978-0194313513 ...

The Oxford Guide To English Grammar specifically deals with British English, its correct usage and a systematic account of the grammatical forms used in standard British English format. This book which provides a broad set of details, is meant for intermediate and expert levels of learning.

Each chapter in this book starts with a simple, easy to grasp summary which forms a background for the latter material to follow. A wide range of grammatical nuances are provided as grammatical units, word classes, phrases and sentence elements. Since there is a rise in the use of informal language, the book also covers the acceptability and non-acceptability of informal language. Though this book focuses mainly on British English, it also covers the difference between American and British English.

Oxford Guide To English Grammar provides readers with authentic texts and examples. in addition to this, the sentences and examples are classified as formal or informal, literary or conversational. Emphasis is also laid on the meaning in the choice of grammatical pattern and on the use of patterns in texts and in conversations. The Oxford Guide To English Grammar was published by the Oxford University Press as the Tenth Impression edition (2003). This book is available as a paperback.

Lise Fontaine ... 291 pages - Publisher: Cambridge University Press; (November 30, 2012) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0521151937 - ISBN-13: 978-0521151931 ...

A practical step-by-step introduction to the analysis of English grammar, this book leaves the reader confident to tackle the challenges analysing grammar may pose. The first textbook to take an integrated approach to function and structure in grammatical analysis, it allows students to build experience, skills and confidence in working with grammar. The innovative, hybrid approach combines an introduction to systemic functional theory with a solid grounding in grammatical structure. The book approaches grammar in an incremental way, enabling students to develop grammatical skill in stages. It is of particular value to those starting to work with functional grammar but it is also relevant for experienced readers who are interested in developing a more systematic approach to grammatical analysis.

Roger Berry ... 202 pages - Publisher: Routledge (June 19, 2015) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415713765 - ISBN-13: 978-0415713764 ...

Anne Lobeck, Kristin Denham ... 
298 pages - Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1st edition (September 23, 2013) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1405159944 - ISBN-13: 978-1405159944 ...

Angela Downing ... 550 pages - Publisher: Routledge; 3rd edition (January, 2015) ...

Betty S. Azar, Stacy A. Hagen ... 554 pages - Publisher: Pearson Longman; 3rd edition (July , 2005) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0131849379 - ISBN-13: 978-0131849372 ...

Ed Swick ... 192 pages - Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 2nd edition (March, 2013) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0071807373 - ISBN-13: 978-0071807371 ...

Build a solid foundation in English grammar: As a beginning learner of English, you might find that grammar concepts such as indefinite articles, relative pronouns, the passive voice, or gerunds can be confusing. To go forward with your English skills, you need guidance through tricky grammar areas. That's where Practice Makes Perfect: English Grammar for ESL Learners comes in. Practice Makes Perfect: English Grammar for ESL Learners offers a complete overview of English grammar using concise, easy-to-understand language. It will help increase your confi dence writing and communicating in English. Thanks to the proven Practice Makes Perfect format, you will polish your English grammar skills in no time at all. Practice Makes Perfect: English Grammar for ESL Learners helps you: Understand the different rules and elements of grammar. * Build your grammar skills with more than 100 engaging exercises. * Broaden your knowledge with sentence rewrites and creative writing prompts. * New! Test your overall comprehension with a review section.

Pamela Peterson Breyer ... 147 pages - Publisher: Pearson Education ESL; 1st edition (April, 1996) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0133402746 - ISBN-13: 978-0133402742 ...

GrammarWork, English Exercises in Context, Second Edition, by Pamela Peterson Breyer, is a four-level series of exercise books that feature structures tied to meaningful contexts. Self-contained, contextualized exercises are designed for written practice; "Make It Work" sections enable students to apply what they have learned to realistic situations. Perforated answer keys are included. GrammarWork 4 is for high-intermediate students.

Pamela Peterson Breyer ... 147 pages - Publisher: Pearson Education ESL; 2nd edition (February, 1996) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0133402665 - ISBN-13: 978-0133402667 ...

GrammarWork, English Exercises in Context, Second Edition, by Pamela Peterson Breyer, is a four-level series of exercise books that feature structures tied to meaningful contexts. Self-contained, contextualized exercises are designed for written practice; "Make It Work" sections enable students to apply what they have learned to realistic situations. Perforated answer keys are included. GrammarWork 3 is for intermediate students.

Pamela Peterson Breyer ... 147 pages - Publisher: Pearson Longman; 2nd edition (March, 1995) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 013340241X - ISBN-13: 978-0133402414 ...

GrammarWork, English Exercises in Context, Second Edition, by Pamela Peterson Breyer, is a four-level series of exercise books that feature structures tied to meaningful contexts. Self-contained, contextualized exercises are designed for written practice; "Make It Work" sections enable students to apply what they have learned to realistic situations. Perforated answer keys are included. GrammarWork 1 is for beginning students.

Louise Hashemi, Raymond Murphy ... 142 pages - Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 2nd edition (May, 2004) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0521755484 - ISBN-13: 978-0521755481

This book contains 200 varied exercises to provide students with extra practice of the grammar they have studied in English Grammar in Use Third Edition. The ideal companion to English Grammar in Use, this book includes 200 additional exercises for extra practice of all the grammar covered in the main book. These supplementary exercises, with answers, are ideal for self-study.

Kersti Borjars, Kate Burridge ...
328 pages - Publisher: Routledge; 2nd edition (April 30, 2010) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1444109871 - ISBN-13: 978-1444109870 ...

Answering key questions such as 'Why study grammar?' and 'What is standard English?', Introducing English Grammar guides readers through the practical analysis of the syntax of English sentences.

With all special terms carefully explained as they are introduced, the book is written for readers with no previous experience of grammatical analysis. It is ideal for all those beginning their study of linguistics, English language or speech pathology, as well as students with primarily literary interests who need to cover the basics of linguistic analysis.

The approach taken is in line with current research in grammar, a particular advantage for students who may go on to study syntax in more depth. All the examples and exercises use real language taken from newspaper articles, non-standard dialects and include excerpts from studies of patients with language difficulties. Students are encouraged to think about the terminology as a tool kit for studying language and to test what can and cannot be described using these tools.

This new edition has been fully revised in line with recent research. There is a new chapter on World English, a new glossary and a free website with extensive further reading and answers to the exercises, which can be found at www.routledge.com/cw/borjars.

Martha J. Kolln, Robert W. Funk, Susan X Day ... 
240 pages - Publisher: Longman; 9th edition (October, 2011) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0205209602 - ISBN-13: 978-0205209606 ... 

Adrian Wallwork ... 193 pages - Publisher: Springer; 2013 edition (September, 2012) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1461442672 - ISBN-13: 978-1461442677 ...

This book is based on a study of referees' reports and letters from journal editors on reasons why papers written by non-native researchers are rejected due to problems with English (long sentences, redundancy, poor structure etc). It draws on English-related errors from around 5000 papers written by non-native authors, around 3000 emails, 500 abstracts by PhD students, and over 1000 hours of teaching researchers how to write and present research papers. The exercises are organized into nine chapters on: adjectives and adverbs (e.g. actual vs current, different vs several, continually vs continuously),  link words (e.g. on the contrary vs on the other hand, despite vs nevertheless), nouns (e.g. danger vs hazard, measure vs measurement), prepositions (e.g. among vs between, in vs into, with vs within), verbs (e.g. check vs control, compose vs comprise, arise vs raise, exclude vs rule out), false friends and synonyms, spelling, useful phrases, emails. Nearly all exercises require no actual writing but simply choosing between various options, thus facilitating self-study, e-reading and rapid progress. The exercises can also be integrated into English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and English for Special Purposes (ESP) courses at universities and research institutes.

Roger Berry ...  296 pages - Publisher: Routledge; 1st edition (December 16, 2011) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415561094 - ISBN-13: 978-0415561099 ...

Raymond Murphy ... 390 pages - Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 4th edition (April, 2012) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0521189063 - ISBN-13: 978-0521189064 ...

English Grammar in Use Fourth edition is an updated version of the world's best-selling grammar title. It has a fresh, appealing new design and clear layout, with revised and updated examples, but retains all the key features of clarity and accessibility that have made the book popular with millions of learners and teachers around the world. This 'with answers' version is ideal for self-study.