For nearly forty years, Understanding and Using English Grammar has been the go-to grammar resource for students and teachers alike. Its time-tested approach blends direct grammar instruction with carefully sequenced practice to develop all language skills.
 
 New to This Edition
  -   Pretests at the start of each chapter enable learners to check what they already know.  
-   Updated grammar charts reflect current usage and highlight differences between written and spoken English.  
-   A new chapter on article usage.  
-   A variety of high-interest readings include reviews, articles on current topics, and blogs that focus on student success.  
-   Additional incremental practice helps learners better grasp concepts, while thematic exercises and integrated tasks offer more contextualized language use.  
-   Step-by-step writing activities are supported by writing tips and pre-writing and editing tasks.  
 MyEnglishLab (access code provided in the book)
  -   Rich online practice for all skill areas: grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  
-   Instant feedback and remediation.  
-   Grammar videos.  
-   Bonus material not included in the Student Book, including additional expanded practice of gerunds and infinitives.  
-   Robust assessments.  
-   Gradebook and diagnostic tools.