The Grammar Handbook

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Gordon Winch (, Former Head of English (now retired), University of Technology, Sydney)

The Grammar Handbook

Gordon Winch (, Former Head of English (now retired), University of Technology, Sydney)

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Oxford University Press
01 November 2013

Language: reference & general; Usage & grammar guides; English as a Second Language

The Grammar Handbook is an essential reference for English grammar, punctuation and usage. It is ideal for undergraduate students seeking additional assistance with their grammar. The functional grammar section includes models of text types divided into literary text types and factual text types and grammar is introduced in a logical sequence so that students will understand the meaning of terms. The easy-to-use contents list and page tabs provide a handy reference to support any language activity from word, phrase and sentence level through to text level.

Key Features Includes sections on all levels of traditional grammar Provides clear definitions and examples to show how language works Demonstrates the function of grammar in a broad range of informative, imaginative and persuasive text types The user-friendly index allows students to dip in and out to support any language activity.

By: Gordon Winch ( Former Head of English (now retired) University of Technology Sydney)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 256mm, Width: 190mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 344g
ISBN: 9780195529098
ISBN 10: 019552909X
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 01 November 2013
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

IntroductionWord Level: The Parts of Speech Nouns Pronouns Adjectives Verbs Adverbs Prepositions Conjunctions Articles Interjections ParsingGroup, Phrase, Clause and Sentence Levels Groups Phrases Clauses Sentences PunctuationText Level Text Level Structure Text Types/Genres Literary Texts Factual Texts Persuasive TextsCorrect Usage Confused Words Homonyms Making Sense Figurative Language The Affix Origins of Words