ESL Intermediate/Advanced Grammar

by Steven Michael Gras (Editor)

Overview

ESL (English as a Second Language) Grammar Intermediate & Advanced 

Open a world of opportunity by mastering English grammar with this easy-to-use ESL book. It is an ideal supplement to textbooks and language courses, and is the perfect ESL workbook if you are studying for an English Language test, such as the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

ESL Grammar Intermediate & Advanced includes these exclusive features:

- Thorough coverage of English grammar concepts

- Builds upon your knowledge of English grammar as you ‘graduate’ from the Intermediate section of the book to the Advanced section

- English grammar examples in easy-to-understand, everyday language

- Skill-building exercises with answer keys

- Contains special tables that address 5 key areas of English grammar: articles, vocabulary, plurals, prepositions, and irregular verbs

- Includes a glossary and test-taking tips

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738601014
Publisher:	Research & Education Association
Publication date:	06/26/2006
Series:	English as a Second Language Series
Edition description:	First
Pages:	384
Sales rank:	262,582
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.10(d)
Age Range:	16 Years

About the Author

Mary Ellen Munoz Page is a former bilingual training specialist and Spanish professor at the University of Florida, Gainesville. She received a B.A. in Spanish and history and an M.A. in Spanish from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. As a professor, Ms. Munoz Page received three "Voyages of Discovery" mini-grants to develop cultural modules on Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Spain. 

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Welcome to REA’s ESL Grammar Premium Edition

A Smart Way to Build Your English Grammar Skills!

Open a world of opportunity by mastering the English language. ESL Grammar: Intermediate and Advanced Premium Edition with e-Flashcards is perfect for intermediate and advanced high school and college-level non-native speakers of English who need to improve their English grammar skills.

The ability to write and speak English effectively is necessary for success in any area, whether it be high school, college, at work, or in everyday life. English grammar, writing, and speaking skills are a must when applying for a job or advancing in your chosen career. Employers (and their clients) often judge employees according to their ability to communicate precisely and productively.

This book—as well as REA’s companion volume, ESL Writing: Intermediate and Advanced—will help you take command of the English language and express yourself in any situation. This easy-to-use workbook covers must-know concepts and contains handy tables that address five key areas of English grammar: articles, vocabulary, plurals, prepositions, and irregular verbs.

Each section contains skill-building exercises and examples that let you practice what you have learned. A glossary of the basic parts of speech, plus lists of frequently used words are included for easy reference.

This book is an ideal supplement to textbooks and language courses, and serves as the perfect ESL workbook for anyone studying for an English language test, such as the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English). The book builds upon your knowledge of English grammar as you “graduate” from the Intermediate section of the book to the Advanced section.

Whether you’re studying English in a class or on your own, this fun and friendly workbook will help you build your skills and communicate with precision … and success.

Table of Contents

Contents

Part 1-Intermediate Grammar
Chapter 1-Pronouns
Subject Pronouns
Reflexive Pronouns
Relative Pronouns
Impersonal Subjects It and There
Chapter 2-Adjectives
Possessive Adjectives Before Gerunds
Some and Any
Comparison of Adjectives
Chapter 3-Adverbs
Frequency Adverbs
Yet, Still, Already, Never, Ever
Chapter 4-Prepositions
Chapter 5-Conjunctions
Chapter 6-Verbs
Auxiliary Verbs
Using Auxiliary Verbs
Past Tense
Ago
Progressive Tenses
Present and Present Progressive
Infinitives
Linking Verbs
Using Adjectives with Linking Verbs
Do and Make
Affirmative and Negative Commands
Negative Commands
Used To o Be Used To o Get Used To
's and 'd Contractions

Part 2-Advanced Grammar
Chapter 7-Pronouns
Possessive Pronouns
Transformation of Direct and Indirect Objects
Reciprocal Pronouns
Who, Whom, Whoever, and Whomever
Pronoun Reference
Other and Its Forms
Chapter 8-Adjectives
Adjectives Ending in -ly
Nouns as Adjectives
Participles as Adjectives
Comparisons of Adjectives
Sequence of Adjectives as Noun Modifiers
Chapter 9-Conjunctions
Chapter 10-Verbs
Perfect Tenses
Past and Present Perfect
Simple Past and Present Perfect
Past and Past Perfect
Present Perfect Progressive
Past and Past Progressive
Verbs Followed by Infinitives
Verbs Followed by Gerunds
Troublesome Verbs
Conditional Tenses
Unless
Possibility and Probability
Subject/Verb Agreement
Irregular Plurals
Problems with Prepositional Phrases
Active and Passive Voice
Subjunctive
Say and Tell
Sequence of Tenses
Chapter 11-Test-Taking Techniques
Test Types
Note-Taking Skills
Ways to Improve Your Study Skills
How to Preview Information
How to Prepare for Tests
Glossary

Appendices
Appendix A-Use of Articles A, An, and The
A and An
The
Appendix B-Vocabulary Help
Appendix C-Plural Concepts
Non-count Nouns
Forming Plurals
Appendix D-Word Phrases with Prepositions
Appendix E-Irregular Verbs
Answer Keys