Book of Clauses

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As speakers, we create comprehensible clauses spontaneously and automatically. Written language can have a greater complexity of clauses than speech within sentences. This is because writing can be considered by the reader at any time and at any speed. Speech, on the other hand, must be taken in immediately by the listener. The term ‘clause’ belongs to the discipline of descriptive grammar. This approach is very traditional and has been taught in grammar schools for the past few hundred years. It is still considered useful as a term by which to identify the components of a sentence. Transformational grammar is an alternative and more functional approach to understanding grammar. This focuses on the relationship and function of parts in an utterance, and seeks to accommodate an infinite variety of expressions and usages. This book demonstrates that there is more to understanding grammar than being able to merely spot clauses. It helps readers to understand all about clauses quickly, easily and thoroughly.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR P.N. Gopalakrishnan

P.N. Gopalakrishnan, a distinguished teacher, did his Masters Degree in English Literature. He started his professional career as a lecturer in 1975 and served many educational institutions in India and abroad. He has been associated with a number of academic bodies and professional organizations. He also worked in the editorial board of a number of famous English magazines based in Chennai. He is the author, co-author and editor of about 25 books which includes 8 short stories, and published more than 100 research papers in reputed journals. Currently he is retired from the services and spending much of time for writing and social work.

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Title
Book of Clauses
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Edition
1st ed.
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ISBN
8172733841
Length
viii+86p.
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