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Author(s): Betty Schrampfer Azar, Barbara F. Matthies
ISBN(s): 9780130136343, 0130136344
Edition: 3rd
File Details: PDF, 11.00 MB
Year: 2003
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 0130136344 
ISBN 13: 9780130136343
Author: Betty Schrampfer Azar, Barbara F Matthies

This new edition expands coverage to include a wider scope of English structure usage, with new units on: pronoun usage; connecting ideas; sentence punctuation; and comparisons.

Fundamentals of English Grammar 3rd Table of contents:

Section I: Basic Sentence Structure

  1. Parts of Speech

    • Nouns
    • Pronouns
    • Verbs
    • Adjectives
    • Adverbs
    • Prepositions
    • Conjunctions
    • Interjections

  2. Sentence Components

    • Subjects and Predicates
    • Direct and Indirect Objects
    • Complements and Modifiers
    • Sentence Types: Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative, Exclamatory

  3. Word Order in Simple Sentences

    • Standard Word Order in English
    • Inversion and Questions
    • Word Order in Imperatives

Section II: Tenses and Verb Forms

  1. The Simple Tenses

    • Simple Present
    • Simple Past
    • Simple Future

  2. The Progressive (Continuous) Tenses

    • Present Progressive
    • Past Progressive
    • Future Progressive

  3. The Perfect Tenses

    • Present Perfect
    • Past Perfect
    • Future Perfect

  4. The Perfect Progressive Tenses

    • Present Perfect Progressive
    • Past Perfect Progressive
    • Future Perfect Progressive

Section III: Verbals and Their Functions

  1. Infinitives

    • Forms and Functions of the Infinitive
    • Infinitives as Subjects, Objects, and Complements
    • Infinitives After Certain Verbs

  2. Gerunds

    • Forms and Functions of the Gerund
    • Gerunds as Subjects and Objects
    • Gerund Phrases

  3. Participles

    • Present and Past Participles
    • Participial Phrases
    • Using Participles in Sentences

Section IV: Sentence Types and Clauses

  1. Types of Sentences

    • Simple Sentences
    • Compound Sentences
    • Complex Sentences
    • Compound-Complex Sentences

  2. Independent and Dependent Clauses

    • Understanding Independent Clauses
    • Dependent (Subordinate) Clauses
    • Adjective, Adverb, and Noun Clauses

  3. Relative Clauses and Sentence Modification

    • Defining and Non-defining Relative Clauses
    • Relative Pronouns: Who, Whom, Whose, Which, That

Section V: Modifiers and Sentence Structure

  1. Adjectives and Adjective Phrases

    • Position of Adjectives in Sentences
    • Comparison of Adjectives
    • Adjective Phrases and Clauses

  2. Adverbs and Adverb Phrases

    • Adverbs of Manner, Time, Place, and Frequency
    • Position of Adverbs in Sentences
    • Comparison of Adverbs

  3. Modifiers and Misplaced Modifiers

    • Correct Placement of Modifiers
    • Common Errors with Modifiers

Section VI: Punctuation and Mechanics

  1. The Period, Question Mark, and Exclamation Point

    • Basic Punctuation Marks
    • End Punctuation Rules

  2. Commas

    • Comma Usage in Lists, Clauses, and Phrases
    • Commas in Compound Sentences
    • Common Comma Mistakes

  3. Colons and Semicolons

    • Using Colons and Semicolons Effectively
    • Colons in Lists and Quotations
    • Semicolons in Compound Sentences

  4. Quotation Marks, Parentheses, and Dashes

    • Rules for Using Quotation Marks
    • Parentheses for Extra Information
    • Using Dashes for Emphasis

Section VII: Common Grammar Problems

  1. Agreement of Subject and Verb

    • Singular and Plural Subjects
    • Compound Subjects
    • Special Cases in Agreement

  2. Pronoun Agreement and Reference

    • Agreement Between Pronouns and Antecedents
    • Ambiguities in Pronoun Reference
    • Possessive Pronouns and Forms

  3. Confusing Words and Phrases

    • Commonly Confused Words: Their, There, They’re; Affect, Effect; Etc.
    • Idiomatic Phrases and Common Errors

Section VIII: Writing and Style

  1. Writing Clear and Concise Sentences

    • Avoiding Run-On Sentences and Fragments
    • Combining Sentences for Variety
    • Using Active and Passive Voice

  2. Editing for Grammar and Style

    • Common Grammar Mistakes in Writing
    • Proofreading Techniques
    • Improving Sentence Flow and Structure

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