Grammatical Number in English Nouns - an Empirical and Theoretical Account
Apart from the coverage given to it in the grammars, number in English nouns has received relatively little attention, especially in the area of theoretical considerations. Guided by the principles of psychomechanics, Hirtle (1982a) put forth a fairly elaborate theory of number in English nouns. The aim of this work is to provide evidence to validate parts of Hirtle's theory, to verify some of his analyses, and to investigate several problems, some of which are mentioned in his work as subjects for further research. Specific areas treated are ailment nouns, liquid names, ending in -ings, binary objects, abstract -s, and external singulars.
Intended for young teenagers, this title ranges from the cartoon adventures of the "Sky Gang" to the 'Explore the Grammar Forest' sections. It offers a grammatical syllabus and a unit structure that makes it easy to teach. It also includes an "In Transit" magazine that provides revision and cultural exploration through quizzes, reports, and facts.
First Steps in Academic Writing: Level 2 (2nd edition)
The second edition of First Steps in Academic Writing provides high-beginning to low-intermediate students with essential tools to master basic academic writing. The text's time-proven approach integrates paragraph organization, sentence structure, grammar, mechanics, and the writing process. First Stepsleads students to build strong academic writing skills that will last them throughout their writing careers. Features: A step-by-step approach guides students seamlessly through the writing process. Clear, succinct explanationshelp students to understand and apply key conepts and rules.
A Boatload of Idioms: Over a thousand English expressions
A Boatload of Idioms can help ESL/EFL students become familiar with the most common idiomatic expressions found in modern American English. There are over a thousand idioms offered here, along with definitions and example sentences. In this straightforward presentation, the idioms (highlighted in bold) are listed alphabetically. Brackets appear at the beginning of some of the entries to show the full saying, ordered by topic word. Each idiom is followed by a short definition; several contain explanations of their origins.
