Introduction to English Grammar

by Sidney Greenbaum, Gerald Nelson

One of the clearest and most straightforward introductions to English Grammar written by two of the most distinguished grammarians in the world, the late Sidney Greenbaum and Gerald Nelson.

Pedagogical features throughout which increase the focus on grammar - "Usage Notes"
End of chapter exercises provide opportunity for students to test themselves
New companion website provides feedback on contentious issues, plus more exercises

Genres: Nonfiction, Linguistics, Writing, School, Academic, Language, Education

296 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1997

Reviews

[Henry Phillips · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a good and comprehensive introduction to English grammar. Exercises and Notes still to be written.

[Aurora Jonathan Goga · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had surprisingly sloppy handling of examples and underlining/italics.
For example in ch. 7: the example says “I wish I could feel relaxed about [...]” whereas the text discussing the example claims in all three instances that it says “I wish I could feel more relaxed about [...]”. In the place, while discussing the subordinate clause “I could feel more relaxed” the book doesn’t underline the personal pronoun in its first mention, but includes it in the next two places.
There are many other mistakes like this scattered though the book, which is doubly frustrating seeing as this is a book about grammar. There are also an astounding number of mistakes, so I’m almost tempted to congratulate them on getting them all through multiple editions.
On a more positive note, the actual contents are informative, and the examples used do actually illustrate the points well.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

English

[C · Rating 2 out of 5]

le subiré la calificación si apruebo lingüística XD

[Catherine Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful!

[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a page-turner!

[Karna · Rating 3 out of 5]

First reading: 4 stars
Second: 3 stars