Master the essentials of English grammar with a concise, student-friendly classic
This edition revises a foundational American grammar primer that trains early learners in word classes, sentence structure, and practical usage. It emphasizes clarity and accessible explanations, avoiding heavy jargon while focusing on real, usable language rules.
The Rudiments of English Grammar presents the ten word classes and the core rules of syntax in a straightforward, teacher-friendly format. It combines brief explanations with plenty of examples and practical notes, designed for students and teachers in the classroom. The edition is revised to improve clarity and to align with common teaching practices of its time, while keeping the core aims of making grammar approachable and useful.
Inside you’ll find structured guidance on parts of speech, verb inflection, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections, plus an appendix with irregular verbs and punctuation basics. The book also includes notes on grammar figures, pronunciation pointers, and practical exercises to reinforce understanding without overwhelming learners with theory.
- Clear treatments of nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, and more, with examples to illuminate each concept
- Practical guidance on sentence construction, punctuation, and common grammatical pitfalls
- Appendix features irregular verbs and extended notes to support practice and review
- Notes and revision designed to fit classroom usage and teachable moments for both teachers and students
Ideal for students beginning their study of English grammar, and for teachers seeking a reliable, classic approach to foundational language rules.
Albert A. Harrison is Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Davis. He is coauthor of "Living Aloft: Human Requirements for Extended Spaceflight "(1985) and "From Antarctica to Outer Space: Life in Isolation and Confinement "(1991), and author of "After Contact: The Human Response to Extraterrestrial Life "(1997).