Leech, Geoffrey N.

An A-Z of English Grammar & Usage / A-Z of English grammar and usage Geoffrey Leech, Benita Cruickshank, Roz Ivanic. - 2nd ed. - Harlow, UK : Pearson Education, 2001. - xv, 636 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Includes index. "New edition"--Cover.

"In this completely new and thoroughly revised edition of An A-Z of English Grammar & Usage - an established favorite among teachers - Geoffrey Leech and his colleagues provide teachers and learners of English with a unique, up-to-date reference grammar. Truly accessible, easy-to-use, dictionary-like format. Comprehensive coverage of English grammar in over 600 fully cross-referenced entries (common grammatical key words, such as more, what, do, by, unless, can; main terms for talking about grammar, meaning, and usage, such as indirect object, pronoun, tag question; extra language areas and communicative help, such as greetings, introductions, punctuation, letter writing, e-mails). Simple and clear explanations, supported by real-life examples, diagrams, and entertaining new illustrations. Helpful notes on style, intonation, and British and American usage." (Book Cover)

0582405742 9780582405745

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English language--Grammar--Dictionaries.
English language--Usage--Dictionaries.

PE1097 / .L44 2001

428.2/03