Grammar in Use Intermediate : Self-Study Reference and Practice for Students of North American English : With Answers /
Raymond Murphy with William R. Smalzer.
- 3rd ed.
- Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009.
- ix, 369 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
- Grammar in Use .
CD-ROM inserted in pocket. Rev. ed. of: 2nd ed., 2000. Accompanying CD-ROM: Version 1.0a. Comprises exercises, games, and tests. Includes index.
Present and past -- Present Continuous -- Simple Present -- Present Continuous and Simple Present -- Simple Past -- Past Continuous -- Present perfect and past -- Present Perfect -- Present Perfect Continuous -- Present Perfect Continuous and Simple -- Past Perfect -- Past Perfect Continuous -- Future -- Present tenses with a Future Meaning -- Will -- Modals -- Might -- Can and could -- Must -- Should -- Subjunctive -- Requests, Offers, Permission, and Invitations -- If and Wish -- Passive -- Reported Speech -- Questions and Auxiliary Verbs -- Tag Questions -- -ing the Infinitive -- Articles and Nouns -- Countable and Uncountable -- Countable Nouns with a/an and some -- A/An and The Names with and without The -- Singular and Plural -- Noun + Noun -- Pronouns and Determiners -- Relative Clauses -- Clauses with who/that/which -- Clauses with and without who/that/which -- Whose/whom/where -- Adjectives and Adverbs -- Adjectives ending in -ing and -ed -- Comparison -- Superlatives -- Word Order -- Conjunctions and Prepositions -- Prepositions -- Time -- Position -- Noun + Preposition -- Adjective + Preposition -- Verb + Preposition -- Phrasal verbs
Appendix 1 Regular and Irregular Verbs -- Appendix 2 Present and Past Tenses -- Appendix 3 The Future -- Appendix 4 Modal Verbs -- Appendix 5 Short Forms -- Appendix 6 Spelling -- Appendix 7 British English Study Guide Answer Key Index
"Grammar in Use Intermediate is a highly successful grammar text known for its clear, concise explanations and innovative format. Ideal for students preparing for the TOEFL ® test or other standard examinations, the new edition of this popular North American English grammar title offers even more support, with a larger format to include more explanation and practice, eight new units on phrasal verbs, and 10 pages of additional exercises. This edition, with answers, can be used in the classroom or for self-study. It includes a CD-ROM featuring additional practice exercises, progress reports, interactive games, and a link to the Cambridge Dictionaries Online. You can even create your own tests to review the language learned." (Publisher's Website)
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