The Compendium of American English Grammar

The Compendium of American English Grammar: For Advanced ESL Speakers is an easy-to-use grammar reference book for nonnative English speakers who have progressed beyond the classroom. Topics include:definite and indefinite articlesnoun categoriestwelve official verb tensestwo unofficial verb tensesgerunds and infinitivesstative verbsphrasal verbscorrect placement of adverbsnegationquestion formationindividual function wordsstandard numbers and shortcutsformal and informal languagemistakes that native speakers makepronunciation and grammarand much moreFilled with examples and detailed explanations of the trickiest sentence patterns, The Compendium of American English Grammar is the ideal book for students, business executives, new and longtime US residents, and others who want to perfect their English skills.