Collins Cobuild English Grammar

by Steve Bullon, Ramesh Khrishmurthy, Elizabeth Manning, John Todd

The Collins Cobuild English Grammar is designed to help advanced students and teachers of English explore the gramatical features of the language.
Published by HarperCollins 1990,  ISBN 000370257X [Book,Kindle]
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The Collins Cobuild English Grammar is an ambitious attempt to provide a grammar that describes English as it is used in written and spoken language. Features include (as described by the publisher):

• Detailed treatment of common grammatical patterns and parts of speech
• Clear explanations help learners to understand the attitudes and intentions of speakers and writers
• Thousands of real English examples, all chosen from The Bank of English (Collins Birmingham University International Language Database)
• Unique lists give the common words used in each structure
• Productive features of English are highlighted to extend the learner's knowledge and develop confidence
• 'Warning' statements deal with areas of possible error and confusion

There is much in the Collins Cobuild English Grammar for those interested in exploring the many challenges of the English language.

Book,Kindle reviewed by Greg Dixon
Tuesday, August 3, 1999

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