Includes index.

"Includes Access Code for Online Practice and audio download"--Cover.

"Grammar Sense Second Edition provides sensible solutions for :
Grammar Instruction - Engaging reading texts, comprehensive grammar instruction and extensive grammar practice give learners a true understanding of how grammar is used in authentic contexts.
Writing - New Writing section guides the application of grammatical knowledge to compositions.
Critical Thinking - Think Critically activities build leaner awareness of grammar.
Technology - Online Practice provides new content and practice activities.
Assessment - Part Tests at the end of every section provide ongoing assessment." (Book Cover)

CONTENTS:

Introduction

Tour of a Chapter

Grammar Sense Online Practice

PART 1: THE VERB BE AND IMPERATIVES

CHAPTER 1: Simple Present Statements with Be
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE: Meet the Staff
B. FORM 1: Affirmative Statements with Be, Subject Pronouns, and Contractions with Be
C. FORM 2: Negative Statements and Contractions with Be
D. MEANING AND USE: Descriptions with Be
WRITING: Write a Description of a Person

CHAPTER 2: Questions with Be
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE: Are You Best Friends?
B. FORM 1: Yes/No Questions and Short Answers with Be
C. FORM 2: Information Questions with Be
D. MEANING AND USE: Questions with Be
WRITING: Write an Interview For a Magazine

CHAPTER 3: Imperatives
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE: The Adventures of an Office Assistant
B. FORM: Imperatives
C. MEANING AND USE: Imperatives
WRITING: Write a Note to a Friend
Part 1 Test

PART 2: NOUNS

CHAPTER 4: Introduction to Nouns
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE: A Nice Place to Live
B. FORM 1: Singular Count Nouns
C. FORM 2: Plural Count Nouns
D. MEANING AND USE: The Functions of Nouns
WRITING: Write an Ad to Rent out an Apartment

CHAPTER 5: Introduction to Count and Noncount Nouns
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE: Protect our Environment
B. FORM: Count and Noncount Nouns
C. MEANING AND USE: Count and Noncount Nouns
WRITING: Write a Menu
Part 2 Test

PART 3: ADJECTIVES AND PRONOUNS

CHAPTER 6: Descriptive Adjectives
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE: Westbrook College News
B. FORM: Descriptive Adjectives
C. MEANING AND USE: Descriptions with Adjectives
WRITING: Write an Ad to Sell Your Things

CHAPTER 7: Possessives and Demonstratives
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE: Keeping in Touch
B. FORM 1: Possessive Nouns, Possessive Adjectives, and Whose
C. FORM 2: Possessive Pronouns
D. MEANING AND USE 1: Possessives
E. FORM 3: Demonstratives Adjectives and Demonstrative Pronouns
F. MEANING AND USE 2: Demonstratives
WRITING: Write a Description of a Photo
Part 3 Test

PART 4: THE PRESENT

CHAPTER 8: The Present Continuous
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE: People Watching
B. FORM: The Present Continuous
C. MEANING AND USE: The Present Continuous
WRITING: Write About a Public Place

CHAPTER 9: The Simple Present
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE: Career Path Asks: "What Do You Do?"
B. FORM 1: Simple Present Statements
C. FORM 2: Simple Present Yes/No Questions and Short Answers
D. FORM 3: Simple Present Information Questions
E. MEANING AND USE: The Simple Present
WRITING: Write about Daily Job Duties

CHAPTER 10: Adverbs of Frequency
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE: What Kind of Learner Are You?
B. FORM: Adverbs of Frequency
C. MEANING AND USE: Adverbs of Frequency
WRITING: Write About Your Learning Style
Part 4 Test

PART 5: THE PAST

CHAPTER 11: The Simple Past of Be
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE: The Temples of Egypt
B. FORM: The Simple Past of Be
C. MEANING AND USE: The Simple Past of Be
WRITING: Write About a Famous Person From the Past

CHAPTER 12: The Simple Past
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE: Fashions in History
B. FORM 1: Simple Past Statements
C. FORM 2: Simple Past Questions
C. MEANING AND USE: The Simple Past
WRITING: Write About What Life was Like 100 Years Ago

CHAPTER 13: The Past Continuous
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE:
B. FORM:
C. MEANING AND USE:
WRITING:
Part 5 Test

PART 6: ARTICLES; QUANTITY EXPRESSIONS; THERE IS AND THERE ARE

CHAPTER 14: Articles
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE: How to Enjoy a New City
B. FORM: Indefinite and Definite Articles
C. MEANING AND USE: Indefinite and Definite Articles
WRITING: Write About a City You Enjoy

CHAPTER 15: Quantity Expressions
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE: Ghost Towns
B. FORM: Quantity Expressions
C. MEANING AND USE: Quantity Expressions
WRITING: Write About the Good Qualities of Your School

CHAPTER 16: There Is and There Are
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE: A Wonderful Gift
B. FORM: There Is and There Are
C. MEANING AND USE: There Is and There Are
WRITING: Write About Your Neighbourhood
Part 6 Test

PART 7: THE FUTURE

CHAPTER 17: The Future with Be Going To
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE: Sports News Now
B. FORM: The Future with Be Going To
C. MEANING AND USE: The Future with Be Going To
WRITING: Write About What a Famous Person is Going to Do in the Future

CHAPTER 18: The Future with Will
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE: Couch Potatoes Beware
B. FORM: The Future with Will
C. MEANING AND USE: The Future with Will
WRITING: Write About What You Will Do If Elected Class President
Part 7 Test

PART 8: MODALS

CHAPTER 19: May and Might for Present and Future Possibility
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE: Optimist or Pessimist?
B. FORM: may and Might C. MEANING AND USE: Present and Future Possibility
WRITING: Write About What Might Happen in a New City

CHAPTER 20: Can and Could for Present and Past Ability
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE: The Youngest in his Class
B. FORM: Can and Could
C. MEANING AND USE: Present and Past Ability
REVIEW: Write About Your Abilities in the Past and Today

CHAPTER 21: Modals of Request and Permission
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE: Standing Up for Yourself
B. FORM: Modals of Request and Permission
C. MEANING AND USE: Making Requests and Asking for Permission
REVIEW: Write About Asking for Permission

CHAPTER 22: Modals of Advice, Necessity, and Prohibition
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE: Rule Followers and Rule Breakers
B. FORM: Should, Must, and have To
C. MEANING AND USE: Modals of Advice, Necessity, and Prohibition
WRITING: Write About the Laws in Your Country
Part 8 Test

PART 9: OBJECTS, INFINITIVES, AND GERUNDS

CHAPTER 23: Object Pronouns; Direct and Indirect Objects
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE: Holidays Around the World
B. FORM 1: Object Pronouns
C. FORM 2: Direct Objects and Indirect Objects
D. MEANING AND USE: Direct Objects and Indirect Objects
WRITING: Write About How a Classmate Celebrates His or Her Birthday

CHAPTER 24: Infinitives and Gerunds After Verbs
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE: Advice to Business Travelers
B. FORM: Infinitives and Gerunds After Verbs
C. MEANING AND USE: Infinitives and Gerunds
WRITING: Write Some Advice for Business Travelers Visiting Your Country
Part 9 Test

PART 10: OBJECTS, COMPARATIVES AND SUPERLATIVES

CHAPTER 25: Comparatives
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE:Smart Phones
B. FORM: The Comparative with Adjectives and Adverbs
C. MEANING AND USE: Comparatives
WRITING: Write About the Similarities and Differences of Two People You Know

CHAPTER 26: Superlatives
A. GRAMMAR IN DISCOURSE: The Greatest Invention Since Sliced Bread
B. FORM: The Superlative with Adjectives and Adverbs
C. MEANING AND USE: Superlatives
WRITING: Write About Several Schools That You Know
Part 10 Test

Appendices

Glossary of Grammar Terms

Index