Grammar is without a doubt one of the most daunting aspects of the English language, an area riddled with complexities, inconsistencies, and contradictions. It has also been in a state of flux for pretty much its entire existence. For native speakers of English, as well as for those learning it as a new language, grammar presents a very serious challenge to speaking and writing both accurately and effectively.
Having a single, reliable, go-to
reference guide should therefore be indispensable to those trying to learn,
improve, or perfect their speech or writing. This book is that guide: a clear, unambiguous,
and comprehensive source of information that covers all the relevant topics of English
grammar, while still being easy to understand and enjoyable to read.
Every topic in the book has been broken
down into basic units. Each unit can be read and understood in its own right,
but throughout the book you will find cross-references to other sections and
chapters to help make it clear how all the pieces fit together. If you’re
having trouble understanding something, try going back (or forward) to other
related topics in the
book. Finally, it must be mentioned
that, because English is such a flexible, inconsistent language, the “rules”
that are often bandied about are usually not rules at all, but rather guides
that
reflect how the language is used.
Accordingly, the guidelines contained within this book are just that—guidelines.
They are not intended to provide
constrictive or proscriptive rules that confine everyone to a particular way of
speaking or writing.
Learning how the English language works
will enhance your engagement with speech and writing every day, from the books
you read, to the e-mails you write, to the conversations you have with friends
and strangers alike.
As such, mastering grammar is not an
exercise that is confined to the classroom. While it is certainly important to
learn the structures, styles, and rules that shape the language, the key to
truly learning English is to read and
listen to the way people write and speak every day, from the most well-known
authors to the people you talk to on the bus. Take the information
you find in this book and carry it with
you into the world.
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