A Comprehensive Grammar of English

Book Details:

• Author: T. Balasubramanian

• ISBN: 9789357671903

• Edition: First 2024

• Pages: 400

• Price: Rs. 499

About the Book:
This comprehensive book on English grammar covers all aspects of the language, starting with the fundamental parts of speech. Key topics like phrasal verbs, question tags, sentence transformations, and direct-indirect speech are explored in detail. Designed for both learners and teachers, the book serves as an excellent companion to any English textbook. It provides over 2,300 illustrative sentences, helping to simplify complex grammar concepts. Teachers will find it especially helpful for cross-referencing various topics, thanks to the clear division of chapters into sections and sub-sections.

The book includes explanations for 142 commonly-used phrasal verbs, making it an essential resource for both students and educators. The 94 exercises throughout the book enable learners to check their understanding immediately after studying a concept, reinforcing their grasp of English grammar. The examples and exercises feature familiar folk-tale characters like Cinderella and Ali Baba, as well as literary figures such as Kalidasa, Valmiki, Shakespeare, and Keats.

Contents:

1. Parts of Speech

2. Nouns

3. Pronouns

4. Adjectives

5. Adverbs

6. Verbs

7. Prepositions

8. Conjunctions

9. Interjections

10. The Articles

11. Determiners

12. Words that Belong to Different Parts of Speech

13. Formation of Words in English – Prefixes, Suffixes, and Compound Words

14. Relative Clauses

15. Adverb Clauses

16. Types of Sentences and Transformation of Sentences

17. Question Tags

18. Direct and Indirect Speech