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English Grammar: An Introduction

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  • The Book
    • Unit 1: Basic Concepts
    • Unit 2: Parts of Speech
    • Unit 3: Words and Phrases
      • 3.1 Phrases
      • 3.2 Headwords
      • 3.3 Modifiers
      • 3.4 Types of Phrases
      • 3.5 Adverbs and Prepositions
      • 3.6 Participles
      • 3.7 Adjectives and Nouns
    • Unit 4: Word Formation
    • Unit 5: Function Labels
    • Unit 6: Mainly About Verbs
    • Unit 7: The Structure of Sentences
    • Unit 8: More About Phrases
    • Unit 9: More About Clauses
  • Exercises

    Unit 3: Words and Phrases: Sections

    • 3.1 Phrases
    • 3.2 Headwords
    • 3.3 Modifiers
    • 3.4 Types of Phrases
    • 3.5 Adverbs and Prepositions
    • 3.6 Participles
    • 3.7 Adjectives and Nouns
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