A Handbook of Present-Day English, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint): English Accidence and Syntax, I - Couverture souple

E. Kruisinga

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0282477160 ISBN 13 : 9780282477165

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the rules of modern English with a clear, all-in-one reference on syntax and usage.

This edition focuses on Standard British English as it is used today, noting how it varies across spoken, familiar, and literary styles. It helps readers distinguish between standard and literary usage, with a special section that gathers the distinctive features of literary English. The book emphasizes practical analysis and description of living English, rather than a historical survey, making it useful for students, teachers, editors, and writers who want reliable guidance on how English actually works in everyday use. The material is structured to build understanding from the parts of speech through the full range of grammatical constructions, including the behavior of verbs, tenses, and participles, and how these elements interact in real sentences. This volume is the second in a series that presents living English in a systematic, accessible way.

What you’ll experience

• A thorough treatment of verbs, including endings, irregulars, and their roles in different tenses and aspects.
• Clear explanations of the plain stem vs. stem with to, and how these affect time, aspect, and predicative use.
• Discussion of auxiliary verbs, copula be, have, and related items, with guidance on when they act as full verbs versus helpers.
• Comparisons between common English and literary English, plus notes on when literary forms appear.
• Quotations and examples that illustrate practical usage in both spoken and written contexts.

Ideal for readers of grammar, learners of English, and professionals who need a dependable reference on the syntax of present-day English.
Ideal for readers of grammar, learners of English, and professionals who need a dependable reference on the syntax of present-day English.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0282477160
• ISBN 13: 9780282477165
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 538
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