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A University Grammar of English

A University Grammar of English

Author(s):
  • Randolph Quirk
  • Sidney Greenbaum
    • Author: Randolph Quirk
    • ISBN:9788177587500
    • 10 Digit ISBN:8177587501
    • Price:Rs. 690.00
    • Pages:496
    • Imprint:Longman
    • Binding:Paperback
    • Status:Available


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    A University Grammar of English is a short-er version of A Grammar of Contemporary English on which the authors worked in collaboration with Geoffrey Leech and Jan Svartvik.


    The structure of the parent book has been preserved so that reference can easily be made to it, though in many respects the authors have incorporated revisions, improvements, and expansions. The present treatment has been adapted to the needs of students who require maximum comprehensive-ness with maximum economy of presentation. The authors carefully indicate constructions which distinguish spoken from written, formal from informal, or british from American usage.

    Table of Content

    1. Varieties of English
    2. Elements of Grammar
    3. Verbs and the Verb Phrase
    4. Nouns, Pronouns, and the Basic Noun Phrase
    5. Adjectives and Adverbs
    6. Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases
    7. The Simple Sentence
    8. Adjuncts, Disjuncts, Conjuncts
    9. Coordination and Apposition
    10. Sentence Connection
    11. The Complex Sentence
    12. The Verb and its Complementation
    13. The Complex Noun Phrase
    14. Focus, Theme, and Emphasis

    Salient Features