Understanding and Using English Grammar With Essential Online Resources

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
* Pretests at the start of each chapter enable learners to check what they already know.
* Updated grammar charts reflect current usage and highlight differences between written and spoken English.
* A new chapter on article usage.
* A variety of high-interest readings include reviews, articles on current topics, and blogs that focus on student success.
* Additional incremental practice helps learners better grasp concepts, while thematic exercises and integrated tasks offer more contextualized language use.
* Step-by-step writing activities are supported by writing tips and pre-writing and editing tasks.

MyEnglishLab (access code provided in the book)

• Rich online practice for all skill areas: grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening.


• Instant feedback and remediation.


• Grammar videos.


• Bonus material not included in the Student Book, including additional expanded practice of gerunds and infinitives.


• Robust assessments.


• Gradebook and diagnostic tools. 

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