Oxford Guide To English Grammar

The Oxford Guide to English Grammer is a systematic account of grammatical forms and the way they are used in standard British English today. It is equality suitable for quick reference to details and for more leisured study of broad grammer topics. The book is thorough in its coverage but pays most attention to points that are of importance to intermediate and advanced learners of English, and to their teachers. The mephasis is on meanings and how they govern the choice of grammatical pattern. Each chapter starts with a summary which reviews the topic as a whole and shows readers where to find the particular information they need. Authentic texts are used to demonstrate features of discourse. Many single-sentence examples are also authentic. Wherever it is helpful, examples are marked as formal or informal,literarcy or conversational. Dependable advice is given on the avoidance of non-standard and incorrect usage. A Chapter is devoted to differences between American and British grammer. Technical terms are used sparingly, and defined in a glossary.
Contents :
Introduction Acknowledgements Key to symbols Sentence and text Verb forms Infinitive, gerund and participles The noun phrase Adjectives, adverbs and prepositions Main clauses and sub clauses Word forms Appendix Glossary Index