The English Infinitive
The English Infinitive

Author: Patrick Joseph Duffley

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-07-01

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1315504634

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This is a series which aims to meet the need for books on modern English that are both up-to-date and authoritative. The texts are ideal for the scholar, the teacher, and the student, but especially for English speaking students in overseas universities where English is the language of instruction, or advanced specialist students of English in foreign universities. Although English is probably the most studied language in the world, this is one of the first systematic comparisons of infinitives with and without the use of "to". Patrick Duffley examines these uses adopting the semantic approach, which shows that the two infinitive forms each have a basic meaning which is capable of explaining all of their particular uses. The author has carried out detailed research for this book, examining over 24,000 occurences of the infinitive, as well as taking into account the observations of previous grammarians. The book challenges old assumptions that grammar is independent of meaning and should be dealt with in purely formal terms. It also fulfils a need for literature on an area of English grammar which has sometimes been presumed to be chaotic and unsystematic. The text is aimed specialists in linguistics and advanced students of English as a second language.

Have You Eaten Grandma?
Have You Eaten Grandma?

Author: Gyles Brandreth

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2018-10-04

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 0241352657

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The go-to good English guide from the grammar guru himself, Gyles Brandreth . . . __________ Why, like, does everyone keep saying 'like'? Why do apostrophe's keep turning up in the wrong place? Why do we get confused when using foreign phrases - and vice versa? Is it 'may be' or 'maybe'? Should it be 'past' or 'passed'? Is it 'referenda' or 'referendums'? FFS, what's happening to our language!? Our language is changing, literacy levels are dwindling and our grasp of grammar is at crisis point, so you wouldn't be alone in thinking WTF! But do not despair, Have You Eaten Grandma? is here: Gyles Brandreth's definitive (and hilarious) guide to punctuation, spelling, and good English for the twenty-first century. Without hesitation or repetition (and just a touch of deviation) Gyles, the Just A Minute regular and self-confessed grammar guru, skewers the linguistic horrors of our time, tells us where we've been going wrong (and why), and reveals his tips and tricks to ensure that, in future, we make fewer (rather than 'less') mistakes. End of. (Is 'End of' alright? Is 'alright' all right? You'll find out right here . . . )

Guru Granth Sahib- Its Language and Grammar
Guru Granth Sahib- Its Language and Grammar

Author: Harinder Singh

Publisher:

Published: 2014-03-14

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781604110029

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This textbook gives an overview of the languages of the Guru Granth Sahib, the Gurmukhi script, its pronunciation, and grammar. Since grammar serves as an important tool for producing meaningful interpretations of Gurbani, this textbook seeks to introduce a basic approach for accessing the linguistics of the Guru Granth Sahib.

The Grammar of Graphics
The Grammar of Graphics

Author: Leland Wilkinson

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-03-09

Total Pages: 415

ISBN-13: 1475731000

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Written for statisticians, computer scientists, geographers, research and applied scientists, and others interested in visualizing data, this book presents a unique foundation for producing almost every quantitative graphic found in scientific journals, newspapers, statistical packages, and data visualization systems. It was designed for a distributed computing environment, with special attention given to conserving computer code and system resources. While the tangible result of this work is a Java production graphics library, the text focuses on the deep structures involved in producing quantitative graphics from data. It investigates the rules that underlie pie charts, bar charts, scatterplots, function plots, maps, mosaics, and radar charts. These rules are abstracted from the work of Bertin, Cleveland, Kosslyn, MacEachren, Pinker, Tufte, Tukey, Tobler, and other theorists of quantitative graphics.

Grammar Smart
Grammar Smart

Author: Princeton Review (Firm)

Publisher: The Princeton Review

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780375762154

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A guide to perfect usage of grammar.

English at Work
English at Work

Author: Ellen Jovin

Publisher: Teach Yourself

Published: 2019-09-17

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 1529392861

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This Grammar Guru will solve the world's problems. Or, at least, help you figure out when to use an Oxford comma. The New York Times Put your English skills to work for you! This book is ideal for intermediate and advanced (CEFR B1-C1) nonnative speakers of English seeking to increase their communication confidence and effectiveness in the workplace. Improve your precision and professionalism so your ideas shine! The book consists of 50 short quizzes which include the most common English errors made by nonnative speakers in professional environments. This fun format allows you to find your own frequent errors and fix them. You will test your skills quickly, daily, and build your language awareness and accuracy in writing and speaking English. Short, clear explanations after each quiz help you improve your knowledge of the grammar rules. Complementing the quizzes are Ellen says boxes with the same practical advice on good communication etiquette and habits that Ellen has been sharing for years with large corporate clients in New York City and beyond. Witty and humorous drawings illustrate confusing language and common misunderstandings. The focus of the exercises is on fixing your grammar and problems with word choice. Examples are pulled from every industry: finance, law, consulting, publishing, real-estate, retail, technology, energy, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, education, advertising, government, insurance, non-profit, and more. Whatever your profession or interest, you will benefit from the exercises contained in this book. If you are just looking to sharpen your English, this book is for you, too. You will be learning from a professional writer with two decades of experience teaching executives in a business setting. A language-learner herself who has studied some two dozen languages, Ellen Jovin has written this book to help motivated working adults advance their business English on their own time and at their own pace. Note that this book reflects global English usage, but spelling is American English.

The War Against Grammar
The War Against Grammar

Author: David D. Mulroy

Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13:

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Whether championing the grammatical analysis of phrases and clauses or arguing for the vital importance of sentence diagramming, Mulroy offers a lucid, learned, passionate account of the history, importance, and value of grammar.

English Grammar For Dummies
English Grammar For Dummies

Author: Wendy M. Anderson

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-11-14

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 111849332X

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Improve the writing and speaking skills you use every day Graceless with grammar? Perplexed by punctuation? Have no fear! This second Australian edition of English Grammar For Dummies explains everything from basic sentence structure to the finer points of grammar. Packed with expert advice, this book will help you to communicate more effectively and make the right impression every time. Structure sentences correctly learn everything from making verbs agree to understanding clauses Avoid and fix common mistakes find out how to revise the things your grammar checker underlines Punctuate like a professional explore the correct use of commas, apostrophes, colons, semicolons and dashes Polish your writing style discover how good grammar and good style go hand in hand Open the book and find: Ways to accessorise with adjectives and adverbs Tips for pairing the correct pronoun with the noun Advice about how to use numerals in documents Hints for writing emails and slide presentations Explanations of errors missed by spell checkers Learn to: Improve your writing and editing Understand and apply grammar rules Avoid common errors Connect grammar with style