The Compendium Of American English Grammar

Download or read book The Compendium of American English Grammar written by Barry Davis and published by Wheatmark, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-05-31 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Compendium of American English Grammar: For Advanced ESL Speakers is an easy-to-use grammar reference book for nonnative English speakers who have progressed beyond the classroom. Topics include: • definite and indefinite articles • noun categories • twelve official verb tenses • two unofficial verb tenses • gerunds and infinitives • stative verbs • phrasal verbs • correct placement of adverbs • negation • question formation • individual function words • standard numbers and shortcuts • formal and informal language • mistakes that native speakers make • pronunciation and grammar • and much more Filled with examples and detailed explanations of the trickiest sentence patterns, The Compendium of American English Grammar is the ideal book for students, business executives, new and longtime US residents, and others who want to perfect their English skills.