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English grammar : a complete introduction / Ron Simpson.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Teach yourselfPublisher: London : Teach Yourself, 2019Description: viii, 277 pages ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781529393101
  • 1529393108
Other title:
  • Teach yourself English grammar : a complete introduction
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Contents:
The history of the English language -- Dividing the word : syllables and morphemes -- Nouns -- Pronouns -- Verbs -- Modifiers : adjectives and adverbs -- Function words : prepositions and conjunctions -- Phrases and clauses -- Kinds of sentences -- Direct and indirect speech -- Affixes : prefixes and suffixes -- Gender and grammar -- Register : formal and informal -- Spelling and punctuation.
Summary: English is -- and always has been -- in a state of change. Derived from Old English, the effect of Latin, Norse and French on the language is obvious, but about the influence of settlers and migrants from all five continents over the last millennia? The English language is not fixed in a certain 'correct' form -- change is slow, but constant, and part of the richness of the language is the variety of acceptable forms. There is consensus, though, that the need to understand and use standard English remains essential. This book balances practical information with insight into the state of the language in a digital age, while covering all the key topics, and including a section of the use of punctuation.
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Adult Book Adult Book Dr. James Carlson Library NonFiction 425 S613 Available 33111009750536
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

English grammar doesn't have to be difficult. This book, complete with exercises and answers, forms a course which will take you from beginner or intermediate level to writing or using English confidently and correctly. This book includes: simple step-by-step explanations to help you grasp new principles or those that have previously confused you; practice questions throughout, to help you embed your learning and improve your confidence; and points of interest to lighten your learning - all in one great-value book, so you don't need any separate workbooks or course books.

Chapters include: the history of the English language; syllables and morphemes; nouns; pronouns; verbs; adjectives and adverbs; prepositions and conjunctions; phrases and clauses; kinds of sentences; direct and indirect speech; prefixes and suffixes; gender and grammar; spelling and punctuation.

The Complete Introduction series from Teach Yourself is the ultimate one-stop guide for anyone wanting a comprehensive and accessible entry point into subjects as diverse as philosophy, mathematics, psychology, Shakespeare and economics. Loved by students and perfect for general readers who simply want to learn more about the world around them, these books are your first choice for discovering something new.

Includes index.

"Master grammar step by step. Explore all the key topics, from auxiliary verbs to terminal punctuation. Build your confidence with worked examples and practice questions"--Cover.

Previous edition: 2010.

The history of the English language -- Dividing the word : syllables and morphemes -- Nouns -- Pronouns -- Verbs -- Modifiers : adjectives and adverbs -- Function words : prepositions and conjunctions -- Phrases and clauses -- Kinds of sentences -- Direct and indirect speech -- Affixes : prefixes and suffixes -- Gender and grammar -- Register : formal and informal -- Spelling and punctuation.

English is -- and always has been -- in a state of change. Derived from Old English, the effect of Latin, Norse and French on the language is obvious, but about the influence of settlers and migrants from all five continents over the last millennia? The English language is not fixed in a certain 'correct' form -- change is slow, but constant, and part of the richness of the language is the variety of acceptable forms. There is consensus, though, that the need to understand and use standard English remains essential. This book balances practical information with insight into the state of the language in a digital age, while covering all the key topics, and including a section of the use of punctuation.

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