An A-Z of English Grammar and Usage - Softcover

Leech, Geoffrey N.; Ivanic, Roz; Cruikshank, Benita

 
9780713184723: An A-Z of English Grammar and Usage

Synopsis

This reference grammar for teachers and learners of English features material arranged alphabetically, as in a dictionary. There are over 600 entries of the following kinds: common words which have a grammatical function, for examples, the, more, what, do, by and can; terms used in talking about grammar and usage, for example, pronoun, object, tag and question; language areas not normally found in grammar, for examples, introductions, letter writing and punctuation. The explanations are illustrated by many examples and drawings, and by tables, boxes and diagrams Entries are systematically cross-referenced, and include notes on register, intonation and British and American usage whenever appropriate.

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Synopsis

A reference grammar for teachers and learners of English, this is presented in a clear dictionary-like, rather than indexed, format. Entries are of three kinds: common words with a grammatical function, grammatical terms, and language areas such as punctuation and letter-writing. Throughout, entries are systematically cross-referenced and the straightforward explanations are illustrated by examples, drawings, tables boxes and diagrams. An ELBS/LPBB edition is available.

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ISBN 10:  0175560218 ISBN 13:  9780175560219
Publisher: Nelson ELT, 1990
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