Grammar & Punctuation Introductory

Provides insightful information into the basics of sentence construction to enable students to come to grips with the English language. It is true that oral communication develops largely due to listening and registering the speech patterns unconsciously. In this aspect, formal grammar learning does not contribute much. However, written communication does require the discipline of learning formal grammar without which it is difficult to write effectively and flawlessly.

Introductory Grammar & Punctuation deals with the fundamental units of English grammar in a simple and straightforward manner. While the parts of speech are explained with apt illustrations, ample exercises are provided at the end of each chapter to enable the students to gain a practical knowledge of grammar. It is hoped that Introductory Grammar & Punctuation will lead the students to the next stage of sentence types, reported speech, voices, phrases and clauses, and paragraph writing.

Key Features

• Illustrations: Pictures that complement the grammatical concept make learning easier
• Practices: The practices given in each lesson prepare the child to use language effortlessly and with confidence
• Answer key: A complete answer key begins on page 46

This introductory book is followed up with other six books of the Viva Grammar & Punctuation series.

Table of Contents Nouns Proper nouns One and more than one Plural nouns Pronouns Using pronouns Verbs The verb ‘to be’ Helping verbs Verbs Using the correct verb Irregular verbs Using irregular verbs Using irregular verbs Adverbs Describe the action Adjectives Using adjectives Parts of speech Adjectives Subjects Predicates Subject and predicate Singular and plural subjects Writing subjects Capitalization Punctuation Correct these sentences Correct this story Using capital letters Punctuating abbreviations Colons and full stops Commas Commas in series Commas Apostrophe "When someone speaks" Titles Answer key