The Oxford Reference Grammar by Sidney Greenbaum

The Oxford Reference Grammar by Sidney Greenbaum

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Suitable for native English-speakers, this title gives guidance on various aspects of word types verbs, nouns, adjectives, and pronouns and word structures, including phrases, clauses, and sentences. Arranged thematically, it describes grammar as it is in use, giving evidence of use in hundreds of quotations based on English.

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The Oxford Reference Grammar by Sidney Greenbaum

"The Oxford Reference Grammar" is a readable and up-to-date guide to modern English grammar. Designed for native English-speakers around the world, it presents the key points from Sidney Greenbaum's authoritative work "The Oxford English Grammar" in a concise and accessible form for the non-specialist. "The Oxford Reference Grammar" gives invaluable guidance on all aspects of word types verbs, nouns, adjectives, and pronouns and word structures, including phrases, clauses, and sentences. Arranged thematically, it describes grammar as it is in use today, giving evidence of use in hundreds of quotations based on English as it is really spoken and written. Text is broken up into digestible, easy-to-follow sections and is complemented by a full glossary of grammatical terms and an introductory chapter on the history of the English language and its grammar.

Sidney Greenbaum is director of the Survey of English Usage at University College London where he was for seven years Quain Professor of English Language and Literature. He is also an associate editor of The Oxford Companion to the English Language.
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ISBN 13 9780198600442
ISBN 10 0198600445
Title The Oxford Reference Grammar
Author Sidney Greenbaum
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 2000-11-01
Number of pages 420
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