Unit 1. Adjective Clause I Unit 2. Adjective Clause II Unit 3. Adverb Clause Unit 4. Reduction of Adverb Clauses to Modifying Adverbial Phrases Unit 5. Connectives that Express Cause and Effect, Contrast and Condition Unit 6. Phrasal Verbs Unit 7. Expressing Necessity Unit 8. Writing Letters & Postcards
Packed with tables, diagrams, and numerous example sentences, and assuming no prior knowledge of grammatical concepts on the part of the reader, this volume offers an unmatched guide to the structure of contemporary English. Arranged in three clear parts for ease of use, the Grammar's comprehensive coverage ranges from the very basic--such as word structure, simple and complex phrases, and clause types--to the more sophisticated topics that lie at the intersection of grammar and meaning, including tense and aspect, mood and modality, and information structuring.
There are certain comma errors keep popping up. Here we cover the most common ones: the comma splice, the interrupter rule, the serial comma, interchangeable adjectives, introductory words, and the notorious dependant clause at the start of a sentence.
The Story of Santa Claus is a stage 2 reader from the Express Primary Readers series for elementary students. It tells the story of Mr. Claus, a carpenter, who lives in the cold North with his wife, Mrs. Claus. They decide to make toys to give to the children in the village. The next year, there is a lot of snow and the Claus's become very cold as they make their deliveries. To reward them for their kindness, an angel appears and helps them on their journey. What does she give to the kind couple?
