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050			_aPE1109 _b.W38 1991
100	1		_aGreenbaum, Sidney. _99534
245	1	3	_aAn Introduction to English Grammar
250			_a2nd ed. / _bSidney Greenbaum, Gerald Nelson.
260			_aHarlow : _bLongman, _c2002.
300			_ax, 309 p. ; _c24 cm.
500			_aPrevious ed. / Sidney Greenbaum. 1991.
504			_aIncludes bibliography and index.
505			_a$a Preface to the Second Edition Acknowledgements 1. Rules and Variation Part I: THE GRAMMAR 2. The Sentence 3. The Parts of the Simple Sentence 4. The Structures of Phrases 5. Word Classes 6. Sentences and Clauses Part II: THE APPLICATIONS 7. Usage Problems Subject-verb agreement 8. Style 9. Punctuation 10. English in Use APPENDIX: SPELLING A.1 Spelling, pronunciation, and meaning A.2 Spelling variants A.3 Spelling rules for short and long vowel sounds A.4 Suffixes A.5 Prefixes A.6 Other aids to spelling A.7 Homophones: words pronounced similarly Glossary Further Reading Index
520			_a$a English Language and its usage have become extremely emotive issues in recent years. Recurring discussions in the media have highlighted a growing demand for a return to the study of language after decades of neglect. An Introduction to English Grammar is one of several successful grammars on the linguistics list with the first edition selling extremely well. The book is an introductory descriptive survey, intended for students, teachers and general readers which offers coverage of grammatical topics with sections on spelling, punctuation and exercises. Clear and concise, this much needed second edition will be of immense value to students who have little or no experience of studying English grammar.
650		0	_aEnglish language _xGrammar _9777
700	1		_aNelson, Gerald, _d1959- _910264
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