Modern English Grammar: Structure Meanings and Usage

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Authoritative, comprehensive, and definitive, this book takes a fresh look at how the English language works in the Indian context. Broadly divided into two parts – "The Parts of Speech" and "Sentence Structure" – the volume illustrates critical components of modern English grammar: finite and non-finite verb, gerunds and the infinitive, different kinds of clauses, tense, active and passive voice, punctuation, phrasal verbs, etc. Setting the context for later discussion, the Introduction dwells on the study of grammar, the parts of speech, units of structure, and functions in the sentences.

The book devotes special attention to clarify concepts, constructions, and usages, with each chapter providing considerable examples to illustrate the issues discussed and exercises to test students’ understanding. The focus remains on guiding anybody to construct grammatically correct sentences and develop the ability to think analytically and arrive at significant conclusions. In addition, the book includes two "Appendices" on word formation and irregular verbs.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR K.S. Yadurajan

K.S. Yadurajan was formerly Professor of English, Department of Extension Services at the Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages, Hyderabad. A distinguished linguist and grammarian, he currently writes a column on English for a leading Indian daily, and his work in linguistics has been acclaimed internationally. His earlier book, Current English (OUP Delhi, 2001), is a bestseller.

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Title
Modern English Grammar: Structure Meanings and Usage
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Edition
1st. ed.
Publisher
ISBN
0198082959, 9780198082958
Length
xi+388p., Illustrations; 23cm.
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