For nearly forty years, Understanding and Using English Grammar has been the go-to grammar resource for students and teachers alike. Its time-tested approach blends direct grammar instruction with carefully sequenced practice to develop all language skills.
New to This Edition
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Pretests at the start of each chapter enable learners to check what they already know.
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Updated grammar charts reflect current usage and highlight differences between written and spoken English.
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A new chapter on article usage.
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A variety of high-interest readings include reviews, articles on current topics, and blogs that focus on student success.
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Additional incremental practice helps learners better grasp concepts, while thematic exercises and integrated tasks offer more contextualized language use.
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Step-by-step writing activities are supported by writing tips and pre-writing and editing tasks.
MyEnglishLab (access code provided in the book)
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Rich online practice for all skill areas: grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
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Instant feedback and remediation.
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Grammar videos.
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Bonus material not included in the Student Book, including additional expanded practice of gerunds and infinitives.
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Robust assessments.
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Gradebook and diagnostic tools.
