A book for students who want to learn about the structures of written English.

This book presents a new and comprehensive descriptive grammar of English. It incorporates insights from the theoretical literature but presents them in a way that is accessible to readers without formal training in linguistics. It includes clear explanation of grammatical terms and concepts, together with justification for the ways in which the analysis differs from traditional grammar. The book contains twenty chapters and a guide to further reading. Its usefulness is enhanced by diagrams of sentence structure, cross-references between sections, a comprehensive index, and user-friendly design and typography throughout.