Understanding English Grammar

Understanding English Grammar, 10th Edition, is a textbook designed for courses in advanced grammar. It unites elements of traditional school grammar with linguistic approaches to guide students through the study of sentence structure.

The volume introduces the study of grammar through topics such as English as a world language, language change, and classroom debates over prescriptive correctness. It also examines basic sentence structure by covering word classes, phrase combinations, sentence patterns, and the expansion of the main verb.

Framed around how students use communication tools for social purposes, discussions are presented from the viewpoint of a novice reader. Chapters supply incremental exercises for self-directed practice, with answers provided at the end of the text.