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A self-study English grammar guide using innovative visual learning methods to make even the trickiest points easy to understand, for the approximately 1 million adults in the United States learning English as a second language. Suitable for English-language learners of all levels, from beginner to advanced, and even experienced English speakers looking for a reminder of key language points, __English for Everyone: English Grammar Guide__ is an intuitive way to study English grammar. Clear illustrations put learning points in context and make them easy to remember, and simple graphics and annotated sample sentences break down grammar constructions, making even difficult points easy to follow. __English for Everyone: English Grammar Guide__ covers the language skills, vocabulary, and grammar needed for the major global English-language exams, including TOEFL. All learning is practiced across speaking, listening, reading, and writing exercises, offering rounded preparation for work, travel, study, and exams. Download the free app and practice online with free listening exercises at www.dkefe.com. **Series Overview:** English for Everyone series teaches all levels of English, from beginner to advanced, to speakers of English as a second language. Innovative visual learning methods introduce key language skills, grammar, and vocabulary, which are reinforced with a variety of speaking, reading, and writing exercises to make the English language easier to understand and learn. Visit www.dkefe.com to find out more. Contents 4 6 The present simple 8 10 The present simple negative 12 14 Present simple questions 14 16 The present continuous 16 18 Present tenses overview 20 22 Imperatives 22 24 The past simple 24 26 The past simple negative 28 30 Past simple questions 30 32 The past continuous 32 34 The present perfect simple 34 36 The present perfect continuous 38 40 The past perfect simple 40 42 The past perfect continuous 42 44 “Used to” and “would” 44 46 Past tenses overview 46 48 The future with “going to” 48 50 The future with “will” 50 52 The present for future events 54 56 The future continuous 56 58 The future perfect 60 62 The future in the past 62 64 Future overview 64 66 The passive 66 68 The passive in the past 68 70 The passive in the future 72 74 The passive with modals 74 76 Other passive constructions 76 78 Conditional sentences 78 80 Other conditional sentences 84 86 Conditional sentences overview 86 88 Future possibilities 88 90 Wishes and regrets 90 92 Forming questions 94 96 Question words 98 100 Open questions 100 102 Object and subject questions 102 104 Indirect questions 104 106 Question tags 106 108 Short questions 108 110 Short answers 110 112 Questions overview 112 114 Reported speech 114 116 Tenses in reported speech 116 118 Reporting verbs 120 122 Reported speech with negatives 122 124 Reported questions 124 126 Reported speech overview 128 130 Types of verbs 130 132 Action and state verbs 132 134 Infinitives and participles 134 136 Verb patterns 138 140 Verb patterns with objects 142 144 Verb patterns with prepositions 145 147 Phrasal verbs 146 148 Modal verbs 152 154 Ability 154 156 Permission, requests, and offers 156 158 Suggestions and advice 158 160 Obligations 162 164 Making deductions 164 166 Possibility 166 168 Articles 168 170 Articles overview 174 176 “This / that / these / those” 176 178 “No / none” 180 182 “Each / every” 182 184 “Each / every” 182 184 “Either / neither / both” 184 184 “Either / neither / both” 184 186 Singular and plural nouns 188 186 Singular and plural nouns 188 190 Countable and uncountable nouns 190 190 Countable and uncountable nouns 190 192 Subject-verb agreement 192 192 Subject-verb agreement 192 194 Abstract and concrete nouns 194 194 Abstract and concrete nouns 194 196 Compound nouns 196 196 Compound nouns 196 198 Numbers 198 198 Numbers 198 200 Quantity 202 204 Approximate quantity 208 210 Personal pronouns 210 212 Reflexive pronouns 212 214 Indefinite pronouns 216 218 Possession 220 222 Defining relative clauses 226 228 Non-defining relative clauses 228 230 Other relative structures 230 232 Question words with “-ever” 232 232 “There” 234 236 Introductory “it” 238 240 Shifting focus 240 242 Inversion 242 244 Ellipsis 244 246 Shortening infinitives 246 248 Adjectives 252 254 Gradable and non-gradable adjectives 256 258 Comparative adjectives 258 260 Two comparatives together 263 265 “As... as” comparisons 266 268 Superlative adjectives 268 270 Adverbs of manner 272 274 Comparative and superlative adverbs 274 276 Adverbs of degree 276 278 Adverbs of time 280 282 Adverbs of frequency 282 284 “So” and “such” 284 286 “Enough” and “too” 286 288 Prepositions 288 290 Prepositions of place 290 292 Prepositions of time 292 294 Other prepositions 296 298 Dependent prepositions 298 300 Coordinating conjunctions 302 304 Subordinating conjunctions 306 308 More linking words 310 312 Linking words overview 312 314 Prefixes 314 316 Suffixes 316 318 Easily confused phrases 320 322 Sequencing and organizing 322 324 Correcting and changing the subject 324 326 Deciding and hedging 326 328 Making conversation 328 330 Reference 330 332 Index and Acknowledgments 354 356 We may all speak the same language, but getting to grips with grammar is the ultimate challenge. You could be puzzled by prepositions, confused by comparatives, or muddled over modals. Thankfully, this complete visual aid to everything in the English language sets you straight with a clear and concise format for easy understanding. The rules of English grammar are beautifully presented with eye-catching illustrations, step-by-step graphics, and straightforward explanations to help you learn. Suitable for English language learners at all levels, including experienced English speakers looking for a recap of key language points, English for English Grammar Guide covers basic, intermediate, and advanced grammar. There is no stone left unturned when it comes to the English language. All kinds of problems are solved, including tenses, verbs, adverbs, clauses, superlatives, and questions. You are encouraged to spot patterns and sequences in language to see the similarities and develop greater understanding. After an intensive review, test yourself with a range of speaking, reading, and writing exercises to see how far you have come.This essential grammar e-guide is part of DK's English for Everyone series, an exciting and educational self-study course to build up confidence and fluency. Whether you want to improve your grammar for school, study, exams (including TOEFL and IELTS), work, or travel, this is the perfect reading companion. Series English for Everyone series teaches all levels of English, from beginner to advanced, to speakers of English as a second language. Innovative visual learning methods introduce key language skills, grammar, and vocabulary, which are reinforced with a variety of speaking, reading, and writing exercises to make the English language easier to understand and learn. Visit (http://www.dkefe.com) www.dkefe.com to find out more. We may all speak the same language, but getting to grips with grammar is the ultimate challenge. You could be puzzled by prepositions, confused by comparatives, or muddled over modals. Thankfully, this complete visual aid to everything in the English language sets you straight with a clear and concise format for easy understanding. The rules of English grammar are beautifully presented with eye-catching illustrations, step-by-step graphics, and straightforward explanations to help you learn. Suitable for English language learners at all levels, including experienced English speakers looking for a recap of key language points, English for Everyone: English Grammar Guide covers basic, intermediate, and advanced grammar. There is no stone left unturned when it comes to the English language. All kinds of problems are solved, including tenses, verbs, adverbs, clauses, superlatives, and questions. You are encouraged to spot patterns and sequences in language to see the similarities and develop greater understanding. After an intensive review, test yourself with a range of speaking, reading, and writing exercises to see how far you have come.This essential grammar e-guide is part of DK's English for Everyone series, an exciting and educational self-study course to build up confidence and fluency. Whether you want to improve your grammar for school, study, exams (including TOEFL and IELTS), work, or travel, this is the perfect reading companion.Series Overview: English for Everyone series teaches all levels of English, from beginner to advanced, to speakers of English as a second language. Innovative visual learning methods introduce key language skills, grammar, and vocabulary, which are reinforced with a variety of speaking, reading, and writing exercises to make the English language easier to understand and learn. Visit www.dkefe.com to find out more. A self-study English grammar guide using innovative visual learning methods to make even the trickiest points easy to understand, for the approximately 1 million adults in the United States learning English as a second language. Suitable for English-language learners of all levels, from beginner to advanced, and even experienced English speakers looking for a reminder of key language points, English for Everyone: English Grammar Guide is an intuitive way to study English grammar. Clear illustrations put learning points in context and make them easy to remember, and simple graphics and annotated sample sentences break down grammar constructions, making even difficult points easy to follow. English for Everyone: English Grammar Guide covers the language skills, vocabulary, and grammar needed for the major global English-language exams, including TOEFL. All learning is practiced across speaking, listening, reading, and writing exercises, offering rounded preparation for work, travel, study, and exams. Download the free app and practice online with free listening exercises at www.dkefe.com.File: American Edition, partly with OCR "A comprehensive visual guide to English grammar with clear, simple explanations that are ideal for learners of all levels,"--page [4] of cover. "A comprehensive visual guide to English grammar with clear, simple explanations that are ideal for learners of all levels, "--Page 4 of cover