Byrd, Patricia
Problem/Solution : a Reference for ESL Writers / Patricia Byrd and Beverly A. Benson. - Boston : Heinle & Heinle, 1993. - xix, 270 p. : ill, ; 23 cm.
Includes index.
''Problem/ Solution provides a supplemental, quick reference that focuses on problem areas in the grammar of written academic English. The text is structured for self-paced, guided study with easy reference lists, briefs exercises for quick review, and easy-to-read charts Features: Problem areas in written English grammar are treated comprehensively Units are brief and are organized into four easy-to-use sections: general information, ''problem'' information, practice activities, and cross-references. Authentic ESL students writing samples illustrates the genuine difficulties non-native speakers have with written academic English. A ''Cross-Reference Guide'' at the end of each chapter aids students unskilled at using tables of contents or indexes. An alphabetized Table of Contents facilitates access to information.'' (Book Cover) CONTENTS: I. GRAMMAR POINTS Sect. I. Agreement Unit 1. Noun-Pronoun Agreement
Unit 2. Subject-Verb Agreement
Sect. II. Articles, Nouns, and Pronouns
Unit 3. A and An Unit 4. Avoiding Sexist Language Unit 5. Definite and Indefinite Meaning for Nouns and Articles Unit 6. Generic Meaning for Nouns and Articles Unit 7. Noncount Nouns Unit 8. Nouns Without Articles
Unit 9. Irregular Plural Nouns
Unit 10. Plural and Singular Forms: Consistency of Use in Writing Sect. III. Conditional and Hypothetical Meaning Unit 12. Conditional Sentences Unit 13. Hypothetical Sentences Sect. IV. Coordination Unit 14. Coordinating Conjunctions Unit 15. Compound Sentences Sect. V. +ing Words and Infinitives Unit 16. Gerunds Unit 17. Infinitives
Unit 18. Overview of -ing Words Sect. VI. Numbers
Unit 19. Writing Numbers to Report Data and Factual Information
Sect. VII. Parallelism Unit 20. Grammatical and Logical Parallelism
Sect. VIII. Passive Sentences Unit 21. Grammar and Use of Passive Sentences Sect. IX. Subordination Unit 22. Complex Sentences and Sentence Combining Unit 23. Subordinating Conjunctions and Types of Subordination
Sect. X. Transition
Unit 24. Making Transitions and Using Transition Words
Sect. XI. Verbs Unit 25. Future Time Writing Unit 26. General Truth and Generalizations: Present Tense Unit 27. Irregular Verbs Unit 28. Modal Auxiliary Verbs
Unit 29. Modal Auxiliaries for Advice, Recommendations, and Rules
Unit 30. Modal Auxiliaries for Logical Probability and for Making Guesses
Unit 31. Modal Auxiliaries and Past Time Writing Unit 32. Past Time Writing: Past Tense, Past Perfect, and Past Progressive
Unit 33. Present Time Writing: Present Progressive and Stative Verbs Unit 34. Present Perfect Verb Form
Unit 35. Sequence of Tense and Reported Speech
Unit 36. Subjunctive Verbs
II. PUNCTUATION
Sect. XII. Punctuation
Unit 37. Commas Unit 38. Comma Splices
Unit 39. Contractions
Unit 40. Fragments
Unit 41. Run-On Sentences
Unit 42. Semicolons
ANSWERS AK. 1
Level: High intermediate to advanced.
0838441254 (pbk) 9780838441251 (pbk)
93038194
English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers.
English language--Composition and exercises.
English language--Grammar.
Composition.
PE1128 / .B869 1993
Problem/Solution : a Reference for ESL Writers / Patricia Byrd and Beverly A. Benson. - Boston : Heinle & Heinle, 1993. - xix, 270 p. : ill, ; 23 cm.
Includes index.
''Problem/ Solution provides a supplemental, quick reference that focuses on problem areas in the grammar of written academic English. The text is structured for self-paced, guided study with easy reference lists, briefs exercises for quick review, and easy-to-read charts Features: Problem areas in written English grammar are treated comprehensively Units are brief and are organized into four easy-to-use sections: general information, ''problem'' information, practice activities, and cross-references. Authentic ESL students writing samples illustrates the genuine difficulties non-native speakers have with written academic English. A ''Cross-Reference Guide'' at the end of each chapter aids students unskilled at using tables of contents or indexes. An alphabetized Table of Contents facilitates access to information.'' (Book Cover) CONTENTS: I. GRAMMAR POINTS Sect. I. Agreement Unit 1. Noun-Pronoun Agreement
Unit 2. Subject-Verb Agreement
Sect. II. Articles, Nouns, and Pronouns
Unit 3. A and An Unit 4. Avoiding Sexist Language Unit 5. Definite and Indefinite Meaning for Nouns and Articles Unit 6. Generic Meaning for Nouns and Articles Unit 7. Noncount Nouns Unit 8. Nouns Without Articles
Unit 9. Irregular Plural Nouns
Unit 10. Plural and Singular Forms: Consistency of Use in Writing Sect. III. Conditional and Hypothetical Meaning Unit 12. Conditional Sentences Unit 13. Hypothetical Sentences Sect. IV. Coordination Unit 14. Coordinating Conjunctions Unit 15. Compound Sentences Sect. V. +ing Words and Infinitives Unit 16. Gerunds Unit 17. Infinitives
Unit 18. Overview of -ing Words Sect. VI. Numbers
Unit 19. Writing Numbers to Report Data and Factual Information
Sect. VII. Parallelism Unit 20. Grammatical and Logical Parallelism
Sect. VIII. Passive Sentences Unit 21. Grammar and Use of Passive Sentences Sect. IX. Subordination Unit 22. Complex Sentences and Sentence Combining Unit 23. Subordinating Conjunctions and Types of Subordination
Sect. X. Transition
Unit 24. Making Transitions and Using Transition Words
Sect. XI. Verbs Unit 25. Future Time Writing Unit 26. General Truth and Generalizations: Present Tense Unit 27. Irregular Verbs Unit 28. Modal Auxiliary Verbs
Unit 29. Modal Auxiliaries for Advice, Recommendations, and Rules
Unit 30. Modal Auxiliaries for Logical Probability and for Making Guesses
Unit 31. Modal Auxiliaries and Past Time Writing Unit 32. Past Time Writing: Past Tense, Past Perfect, and Past Progressive
Unit 33. Present Time Writing: Present Progressive and Stative Verbs Unit 34. Present Perfect Verb Form
Unit 35. Sequence of Tense and Reported Speech
Unit 36. Subjunctive Verbs
II. PUNCTUATION
Sect. XII. Punctuation
Unit 37. Commas Unit 38. Comma Splices
Unit 39. Contractions
Unit 40. Fragments
Unit 41. Run-On Sentences
Unit 42. Semicolons
ANSWERS AK. 1
Level: High intermediate to advanced.
0838441254 (pbk) 9780838441251 (pbk)
93038194
English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers.
English language--Composition and exercises.
English language--Grammar.
Composition.
PE1128 / .B869 1993