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An Introduction to English Grammar
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An Introduction to English Grammar Paperback - 2015

by Gerald Nelson; Sidney Greenbaum

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From the publisher

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.

Details

  • Title An Introduction to English Grammar
  • Author Gerald Nelson; Sidney Greenbaum
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 4 PAP/PSC
  • Pages 350
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Routledge
  • Publication date 2015-10-08
  • Features Bibliography, Glossary, Index
  • ISBN 9781138855496 / 1138855499
  • Weight 1.1 lbs (0.50 kg)
  • Dimensions 9 x 6 x 0.7 in (22.86 x 15.24 x 1.78 cm)
  • Category Language Arts / Linguistics / Literacy
  • Library of Congress subjects English language - Grammar
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2015019541
  • Dewey Decimal Code 428.2

About the author

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).

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