Side by Side French and English Grammar, by Edith R. & C. Frederick Farrell

The efficient, at-a-glance format of this handy reference places explanations of the essential elements of French grammar alongside their English-language equivalents. The lessons in Side by Side French & English Grammar clearly explain functions and uses of the different parts of speech and include abundant examples. Because the vocabulary is limited to frequently used words, you can concentrate more on a sentence's structure instead of becoming tangled in its meaning. A "Quick Check" section that summarizes main ideas in each section and helps you retain the most important information. Each section of this handbook introduces a part of speech and explains its functions and uses in a question-and-answer format. In addition to concise summaries of grammar, 'Quick Check' sections summarize main idea within each section. Ample appendices highlight potential trouble spots, such as the differences among personal pronouns, the uses of determiners, and verb tenses. This is a guide in which students compare and contrast at a glance the essential elements of French and English grammar. Each section of the handbook introduces a part of speech and explains its functions and uses in a question and answer format.