{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-english-grammar-9781138855496","title":"An Introduction to English Grammar","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis fourth edition has been fully revised and updated and includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eclearer descriptions and improved presentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enew material on word structure and word formation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enew exercises, examples and extracts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eupdated further reading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssuming 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGerald Nelson is Professor of English at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. His publications include \u003ci\u003eEnglish: An Essential Grammar\u003c\/i\u003e, 2nd edition (Routledge, 2010) and \u003ci\u003eInternet Grammar of English\u003c\/i\u003e, Survey of English Usage, University College London (1998).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe late \u003cb\u003eSidney Greenbaum \u003c\/b\u003ewas Director of the Survey of English Usage and formerly Quain Professor of English Language and Literature, University College London. He was the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Oxford English Grammar \u003c\/i\u003e(1996) and co-author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eComprehensive Grammar of the English Language \u003c\/i\u003e(1985), \u003ci\u003eUniversity Grammar of English \u003c\/i\u003e(1973) and \u003ci\u003eThe Grammar of Contemporary English \u003c\/i\u003e(1972).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50848746340626,"sku":"9781138855496","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2061c796-d583-4b60-939b-1300207de93c.jpg?v=1737381186","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-english-grammar-9781138855496","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}