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Khoff Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Grammar book suggestions
Can anyone suggest a good basic English grammar book for native speakers who need a systematic refresher course?
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I'm also looking for this. A while ago someone (Mr. ) suggested this book: Introduction to the Grammar of English, by Rodney Huddleston.
- I'm also looking for this.
- A while ago someone (Mr.
- ) suggested this book: Introduction to the Grammar of English, by Rodney Huddleston.
- While it certainly looks interesting, it consists of almost 500 pages; I doubt I can find the time to read that.
- Perhaps there is a more concise and less in-depth book available?
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I'm also looking for this. A while ago someone (Mr. Micawber?) suggested this book: Introduction to the Grammar of English, by Rodney Huddleston. While it certainly looks interesting, it consists of almost 500 pages; I doubt I can find the time to read that. Perhaps there is a more concise and less in-depth book available?
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Here are four books that I found extremely helpful: (l) DESCRIPTIVE ENGLISH GRAMMAR, by Homer House ans Susan Harman (perhaps out of print; copyright 1950; excellent section on old-fashioned diagramming); (2) A GRAMMAR OF PRESENT-DAY ENGLISH, by R.W. Pence and D.W. Emery (also an older book; also diagramming review); (3)English Review Grammar, by Walter Kay Smart (this may be the book many peo
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