An Introduction to English Grammar
4th Edition
Published on 13. October 2015
Book
Hardback
350 pages
978-1-138-85545-8 (ISBN)
Description
An Introduction to English Grammar provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of English grammar. The first part of the book ('The Grammar') provides a step-by-step introduction to the key topics in English grammar. The second part ('The Applications') shows how a grasp of these topics can be helpful in resolving usage problems, in developing a clear writing style, and in mastering punctuation and spelling. A whole chapter, 'English in Use', is devoted to illustrating the grammatical features of a wide range of modern text types, including emails, Facebook pages, and 'tweets'. It also looks at the special grammatical features of English in everyday conversation.
Each chapter is followed by two sets of exercises. The first set can be used in self-study or in the classroom. The second set deals with more advanced topics, and can be used for classroom discussion or essay writing.
This fourth edition has been fully revised and updated and includes:
clearer descriptions and improved presentation
new material on word structure and word formation
new exercises, examples and extracts
updated further reading
Assuming no prior knowledge of English grammar, this book is ideal for beginning students on a one-semester course and provides everything a student needs on the theory and practice of English usage. A comprehensive Glossary of grammatical terms is included and a website provides invaluable additional exercises.
Each chapter is followed by two sets of exercises. The first set can be used in self-study or in the classroom. The second set deals with more advanced topics, and can be used for classroom discussion or essay writing.
This fourth edition has been fully revised and updated and includes:
clearer descriptions and improved presentation
new material on word structure and word formation
new exercises, examples and extracts
updated further reading
Assuming no prior knowledge of English grammar, this book is ideal for beginning students on a one-semester course and provides everything a student needs on the theory and practice of English usage. A comprehensive Glossary of grammatical terms is included and a website provides invaluable additional exercises.
Reviews / Votes
'This 4th edition of 'An Introduction to English Grammar', first published almost a quarter of a century ago, is testimony to the book's enduring appeal. Gerald Nelson has managed to improve the attractiveness of this already successful textbook. Students will welcome the lucid and accessible style, the detailed demonstration of how the grammatical concepts presented are relevant to issues of usage and writing, the use of 'real' corpus-derived examples and extracts, and the up-to-date discussion of emails and tweets. Further user-friendly features include graded exercises, a comprehensive glossary and helpful suggestions for further reading.' Peter Craig Collins, University of New South Wales, AustraliaMore details
Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
16 s/w Tabellen
16 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
693 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-85545-8 (9781138855458)
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Gerald Nelson | Sidney Greenbaum
An Introduction to English Grammar
E-Book
03/2018
4th Edition
Routledge
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An Introduction to English Grammar
E-Book
03/2018
4th Edition
Routledge
€68.49
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An Introduction to English Grammar
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Persons
Gerald Nelson is Professor of English at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. His publications include English: An Essential Grammar, 2nd edition (Routledge, 2010) and Internet Grammar of English, Survey of English Usage, University College London (1998).
The late Sidney Greenbaum was Director of the Survey of English Usage and formerly Quain Professor of English Language and Literature, University College London. He was the author of The Oxford English Grammar (1996) and co-author of several books, including Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language (1985), University Grammar of English (1973) and The Grammar of Contemporary English (1972).
The late Sidney Greenbaum was Director of the Survey of English Usage and formerly Quain Professor of English Language and Literature, University College London. He was the author of The Oxford English Grammar (1996) and co-author of several books, including Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language (1985), University Grammar of English (1973) and The Grammar of Contemporary English (1972).
Content
Preface to the Fourth Edition
INTRODUCTION
PART I: THE GRAMMAR
Chapter 1: The Parts of a Simple Sentence
Chapter 2: Word Classes
Chapter 3: The Structures of Phrases
Chapter 4: Sentences and Clauses
PART II: THE APPLICATIONS
Chapter 5: Usage Problems
Chapter 6: Style
Chapter 7: English in Use
Chapter 8: Punctuation
Chapter 9: Word formation and spelling
Glossary
Further Reading
Index
INTRODUCTION
PART I: THE GRAMMAR
Chapter 1: The Parts of a Simple Sentence
Chapter 2: Word Classes
Chapter 3: The Structures of Phrases
Chapter 4: Sentences and Clauses
PART II: THE APPLICATIONS
Chapter 5: Usage Problems
Chapter 6: Style
Chapter 7: English in Use
Chapter 8: Punctuation
Chapter 9: Word formation and spelling
Glossary
Further Reading
Index