A Descriptive Grammar of English

One of the great problems in teaching grammar today is that many teachers are not sure of their grammar, and don't know how to explain when students ask questions.  This book provides  simple and clear answers to most of the questions that students are likely to ask, and spot-on examples to illustrate each essential point of English grammar.

   This is a book that should be in every school library and on the bookshelf of any student or teacher who can use clear and concise explanations of English grammar illustrated by copious examples.

   Whether for native English speakers or for learners of English in EFL, ESL, ESOL or other classes, it offers  a thorough presentation of the essential points of English grammar. On the basis of contemporary usage, it extrapolates clear rules and principles, while avoiding much of the confusing linguistic jargon that is the hallmark of many of the classic English Grammars that have dominated the market for the past forty years.
   All the essential points of English grammar are presented in detail, and the rules and conventions explained (rather than just noted) using language that can be easily understood by readers with at least a reasonable command of English. Particular attention has been paid to avoiding ambiguity and over-complex explanations; and for maximum clarity,  color coding is used throughout in order to relate rules and examples, or to highlight  differences in structures or meaning.