An introduction to English grammar

Abstract

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.