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Synopsis
A compact, user-friendly reference book addressing many of the kinds of questions about grammar that regularly confront teachers, both novice and experienced, when planning or executing their lessons. A glance at any web-site, discussion forum or social network shared by teachers of English suggests that teachers are constantly asking each other questions related to pedagogical grammar. These may simply be questions about terminology or categorisation ('What's a clause?'; 'Is like a preposition?'), or they may seek to unravel subtle grammatical distinctions ('What's the difference between for and since?) or explain persistent learner errors ('Why in bed and not in the bed?'). This book is designed to fulfil this basic, everyday need - as well as being a book that can be read for interest, and even pleasure, in its own right.
Synopsis
In this user-friendly reference book, Scott Thornbury draws on his extensive knowledge and experience to address many of the questions about grammar that regularly confront English language teachers when planning or delivering lessons. The answers are linked to classroom practice and supported by authentic examples of everyday grammar use. Scott Thornbury (TM)s 101 Grammar Questions is an essential book for teachers of all levels of experience and a useful reference for anyone interested in (and occasionally puzzled by) English grammar.