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The doorbell at Conjunction Junction has been ringing nonstop.Customers keep appearing for a quick fix for their sentences and Ben, the function finder, is working as fast as he can. Can Ben put words and thoughts into phrases, sentences, and paragraphs for all the customers and impress his boss? Find out and learn grammar in this story about conjunctions. ... Read more

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English Grammar, Third Edition, now has new practice sections with drills to help students grasp tricky grammatical structures. An introductory glossary defines all the most important grammatical elements and concepts. Exercises demonstrate and demystify every grammatical topic and reinforce students' skills. A complete answer key for all problems and exercises makes this outline a must for students of every discipline. Includes:

• New practice sections with drills help students grasp tricky grammatical structures
• Introductory glossary defines all the most important grammatical elements and concepts
• Many exercises demonstrating every grammatical topic reinforce students' skills
• Updated and clarified explanations of parts of speech and usage
• Complete answer key for all problems and exercises

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Useful but incomplete
Grammar books should be as sparkling and as vivacious as may be, but not too superficial and trivial in style. These attributes can be found in Professor Eugene Ehrlich's book; the author presents a clear and lively picture of the English grammar. Available with answers -making it ideal for self-study-, the book seems to have been done to make material and exercises as straightforward as possible without any "catches" or special difficulties -including a glossary of grammatical terms that the author prepared with great care. In the first chapter, the one I liked most, Professor Ehrlich expounds the principal elements of the sentence (the verb, the subject, the direct and indirect object of the verb and modifiers) that no one bothers to comment. Furthermore, he stresses the difference between a clause (a logical grouping of words that DOES contain a subject or verb) and a phrase (a logical grouping of words that DOES NOT) a distinction that no one bothers to make. But as you peruse the book you will quickly realize the absence of major English grammar structures such as the rules that govern the possessive, the double genitive, an exaustive explanation of the use of articles, and phrasal verbs; topics that are a big headache for those who learn English as a foreign language.

I certainly recommend the purchase of the book but I hope Professor Ehrlich will rectify these flaws in a fourth edition to deliver his wish expressed in the third ("...This third edition of English Grammar was developed to make the study of English grammar as current and as effective as possible for all students whether or not English in their first language...").

English Grammar...
An excellent Outline that shows that English is a far more complex amalgamation that most people realize.It almost reads like a technical journal (simplified, of course!) for the uninitiated.A great reference, indeed!

I rate this book/outline: 5 Stars (R.I.P., Msr. Ehrlich)

Not exactly what I expected but still really good.
As with other Schaum's outlines, this one has lots of exercises for students to practice with. I was confused because I thought this book and Schaum's "theory and probs of english grammar" were different. In fact, they are the same (basically), but this one is simply an earlier edition... Perhaps the earliest?? ... Read more

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What is a conjunction? You'll find the answer inside this book - because it's chock-full of conjunctions! Brian P. Cleary's playful yet informative rhymes and Brian Gable's humorous but helpful illustrations creatively clarify the concept of conjunctions for young readers. Key conjunctions appear in color for easy identification, and comical cats reinforce each idea. While you read this book aloud, share in the delight of the sense - and nonsense - of words. ... Read more

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This is a marvelous and fun way to supplement and enhance the traditional grammar lesson and make it FUN!
The teacher, a cool orange cat in a dashing polka dot dress leads the class as they each carry their signs in a conjunction train.Most of the little kittens are paying attention and they have all learned that "conjunctions are connecting words like but or and or or, yet, until, unless, and as, along with for and nor.Conjunctions are joiners and oftentimes bridge "one phrase to another."They can be linkers too and "help to link a pair of verbs."They also can join sentences together into one.In this book you'll learn all about conjunctions in an easy way AND learning about conjunction can be painless by following these crazy cats as they teach you all about them.

There are some rules that people think are absolute, such as never using a conjunction to start a sentence, "But I say that's absurd," spouts out the professor at a grammar convention.He's got that big red book of Grammar Myths to prove his point.And everyone in the audience seemed to understand and carried him on their shoulders as they cheered.In this book you will learn all about conjunctions, the rules and the myths and how to use them.

This is a marvelous and fun way to supplement and enhance the traditional grammar lesson and make it FUN!Brian Cleary's ingenious rhyming schemes in his CATegorical books make learning grammar much easier, especially for the reluctant student who `just doesn't get it.'Each conjunction is highlighted in color, which makes them easy to spot throughout the book.The cats, needless to say, are always a bit zany and some of the sentences in this book will make everyone chuckle.This series of books will make a perfect addition to any homeschool OR classroom shelves! ... Read more

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Plurality, Conjunction and Events presents a novel theoryof plural and conjoined phrases, in an event-based semantic framework.It begins by reviewing options for treating the alternation between`collective' and `distributive' readings of sentences containingplural or conjoined noun phrases, including analyses from both themodern and the premodern literature. It is argued that plural andconjoined noun phrases are unambiguously group-denoting, and that thecollective/distributive distinction therefore must be located in thepredicates with which these noun phrases combine. More specifically,predicates must have a hidden argument place for events; thecollective/distributive distinction may then be represented in thepart/whole structure of these events. This allows a natural treatmentof `collectivizing' adverbial expressions, and of `pluractional'affixes; it also allows a unified semantics for conjunction, in whichconjoined sentences and predicates denote groups of events, much likeconjoined noun phrases denote groups of individuals. ... Read more

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In logic and mathematics, or, also known as logical disjunction or inclusive disjunction, is a logical operator that results in true whenever one or more of its operands are true. E.g. in this context, "A or B" is true if A is true, or if B is true, or if both A and B are true. In grammar, or is a coordinating conjunction. In ordinary language "or" sometimes has the meaning of exclusive disjunction. ... Read more

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Master American English and communicate with confidence

As an experienced student of English, you know the language can be a tricky one to learn with its complex grammar and its many "exceptions to the rule" rules.

Written by ESL guru Mark Lester--author of Grammar and Usage in the Classroom--this authoritative reference unravels these mysteries so you can take your English-language skills to the next level. You'll gain the confidence to speak English in any setting: in the workplace, at school, in social situations, and at home.

Master those troublesome subjects that baffle even native speakers of English:
articles * determiners * predicate adjective complements * post-noun modifiers * conjunctions * word order * verb tenses * modals * noun clauses

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yet another terrific book by Mark Lester, Ph.D.
ESL grammar is quite different from the traditional English grammar that Americans get--it uses different terminology, covers different subjects, and it is much more thorough.This becomes evident quickly when nonnative speakers ask native speakers grammar questions about determiners or phrasal verbs, for example.This book covers all the important subjects in detail, and it would be very good for intermediate/advanced ESL students as well as ESL tutors who need a quick reference guide with concise and clear explanations.The Introductions says "This book is for nonnative speakers of English who have already attained extensive fluency is classroom English. It is designed to help you move to the next level of functioning comfortably in a fully English-speaking environment . . . . The most important feature of this book is the immense amount of information about English grammar in general and about four specific areas of English grammar that are mostly likely to cause difficulties:
*Areas of unusual grammatical complexity.
*Areas of unusual irregularity.
*Areas in which native speakers routinely use special forms in conversational English.
*Areas in which both native and nonnative speakers of English often make mistakes."The book is divided into three sections: Noun Phrases, Verb Phrases, and Sentences.Like his other books, this one reads well, the explanations are in depth and clear, and there are hundreds of sample sentences to clarify the concepts.(The tone isn't as zaney as his previous books--no example sentences about Senator Fogg or the Seven Dwarves here, sorry.)Lester packs a lot in these 340+ pages.I keep looking for the One True Grammar Book handed down from on high that covers all contingencies, but there is no such thing.But this book does a pretty good job, considering its affordable price and small size.The truth is that educators need many different weapons in their arsenals, and this is a good one.

Fantastic grammar guide even for non-ESL students
I am not an ESL student; I am an English speaking US citizen. I was looking for a grammar refresher, and could not find a decent book that went through the grammar structures I was looking for.

I started to look at ESL grammar books that helped ESL students, because I am about to take a Spanish immersion class and needed to know very specific grammar structure definitions to translate into Spanish.

For example, I needed to know the verb type infinitive, future perfect, etc, and I could not recall what those meant from my earlier years.

I couldn't find a single decent American guide out there.But the ESL guides cover them all in great detail.

If you are looking for a great grammar guide and are not even an ESL student, I highly recommend the ESL Grammar guides.This one in particular is fantastic.

I wish I could have purchased this in physical format, but I don't have the room to take it with me to Mexico.But on Kindle, I can do searches, etc, so it works out great for me.

ESL Grammar by Lester is a real gem!
The author is a Professor of Linguistics who has written several successful textbooks and has taught English grammar to both college students and teachers. He thoroughly knows the subject and has a gift for creating sample sentences that are clever, entertaining, and clearly illustrate the points he wants to make. A highly recommended book for serious students of English! ... Read more

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This study applies linguistic research on discourse markers to sentence conjunctions in Matthew's Gospel. The treatment combines linguistic insights with a detailed examination of Matthew's use of kai, de and similar conjunctions in narrative passages, culminating in a verse by verse commentary on the structure of Matthew's "miracle chapters", Matthew 8-9. Black breaks new ground in linguistic theory by modelling the interplay between features such as sentence conjunction, word order and verb tense in the portrayal of continuity and discontinuity in Greek narrative. The volume is aimed at New Testament scholars, classicists, discourse analysts and linguists. ... Read more

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"Grammar Practice Simplified: Subjects, Predicates, Direct Objects, Conjunctions, Prepositions, Punctuation and More (Book D, Grades 5-6)" This book in the "Grammar Practice Simplified" series has the following features: covers the full range of concepts; builds a strong language foundation; improves performance on standardized tests; gives brief explanations and examples; has lots of practice exercises; contains self-paced lessons; facilitates creative writing; and is great for language-delayed and ESL students! This book especially emphasizes grammar components of good writing. Includes activities with pronouns, conjunctions, direct and indirect objects, quotations marks, adjectives, and the apostrophe.Shows how the English language works. Sequenced from simple to more complex. Contains 48 pages in an 8 1/4" x 10 7/8" format. ... Read more

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Together with part 1 of the same grammar (Sources, Script and Phonology, Lexicon and Nominals), this two-volume set represents the most detailed and exhaustive description ever done of any language, including Japanese of the Old Japanese language of the Yamato region during the Asuka Nara period. It presents hundreds of examples drawn not only from the major Old Japanese texts such as the Man'yoshu, the Senmyo, the Kojiki kayo and the Nihonshoki kayo but also from all minor extant texts such as the Fudoky kayo, the Bussoku seki ka, and others. It also includes comparative material from Eastern Old Japanese once spoken in the area roughly corresponding to present-day southern Chubu and Kanto regions, as well as from Ryukyuan and occasionally from other surrounding languages. Part 2 is accompanied by exhaustive and cumulative indexes to both volumes, including separate indexes on all grammatical forms described, linguistic forms, personal names, as well as an index of all Old Japanese texts that are used as examples in the description. ... Read more

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Your portable resource for German grammar
Harrap's Pocket German Grammar is a compact, easy-to-use guide to all areas of German grammar, from articles to verbs. Featuring an attractive, easy-to-read color layout, and written in a clear, accessible way, this book clarifies German grammar, whether you are a newbie or an advanced learner.

The essential rules of German grammar are explained in clear, accessible language with each grammar point illustrated by sentences taken from everyday language. In addition, a full glossary of the grammatical terms featured in the book ensures that all explanations are clear and easy to understand.

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Most Helpful
This little book does what it says on the cover.It give a brief, but comprehensive guide to German Grammar: - very handy for those who have some knowledge and want to brush it up.Might be a bit intense for a first timer with the language, but really very useful and brief.More guides like this to other languages would be a boon.WILLIAM ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 3; Original Publisher: Kobunsha; Publication date: 1899; Subjects: English language; Foreign Language Study / English as a Second Language; History / General; Juvenile Nonfiction / Language Arts / Grammar; Language Arts ... Read more