Softcover

ISBN 10: 0023329440 ISBN 13: 9780023329449

Publisher: Macmillan Coll Div, 1991

With clear explanations, an abundance of exercises, and numerous diagnostic and progress tests, this book provides students with the solid instruction and practice they need to master the basic principles of English grammar.

From the Back Cover:

The sentence is the fundamental element of expression, and forms the basis of grammar usage. To construct a proper sentence is the first step in communication and advancement in any field and in any endeavor. Like its best-selling predecessors, this new edition of English Fundamentals offers a solid treatment of grammar and usage that has proven successful for years.

"Form B" is one of three "form" books which covers the same material using different exercises. Beginning with the basic elements of the sentence, the book presents each topic with clear, detailed explanations and numerous exercises. The first sections introduce the basic system of language and provide carefully chosen examples of verb connections, basic sentence patterns, and the internal workings of the sentence. Once the foundation is laid, the book then goes on to explore the more complex structures and relationships of the language. The final section emphasizes techniques of invention, and how to apply them to a wide range of writing assignments.

Linguists, writing instructors, composition instructors, students, and enthusiasts in these disciplines.