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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100194570797

ISBN-139780194570794

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Number of Pages232 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameBusiness Grammar & Practice

Publication Year2004

SubjectBusiness Communication / General, Grammar & Punctuation, English As a Second Language

FeaturesRevised, Revised Edition

TypeLanguage Course

Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Language Arts & Disciplines, Business & Economics

AuthorMichael Duckworth

FormatUk-Trade Paper

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Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight22.6 Oz

Item Length10.9 in

Item Width8.3 in

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Edition Number2

IllustratedYes

Table Of ContentGlossary of grammatical terms1. Present simple2. Present continuous3. Present simple vs present continuous4. Past simple5. Present perfect (1)6. Present perfect (2): ever, never, already, yet7. Present perfect (3): for and since8. Present perfect (4): continuous and simple9. Past simple, present perfect and present perfect continuous10. Past continuous11. Past perfect12. The future (1): will13. The future (2): present continuous and going to14. The future (3): other future tenses15. The future (4): possibility and probability16. The passive (1): actions, systems and processes17. The passive (2): other tenses18. The passive (3): passive verbs and infinitives, have something done19. Conditionals (1): if you go ...20. Conditionals (2): if, unless, etc.21. Conditionals (3): if you went ...22. Conditionals (4): if you had gone ...23. Modal verbs (1): suggestions, advice, obligation and criticism - shall I?, should, ought to24. Modal verbs (2): ability, possibility and permission - can, could, may25. Modal verbs (3): obligation and necessity - must, have to, needn't, can't, etc.26. Modal verbs (4): speculation - may, might, must, can't27. -ing and infinitive (1): verbs + -ing or infinitive28. -ing and infinitive (2): verbs and objects29. -ing and infinitive (3): changes in meaning30. -ing and infinitive (4): other uses31. Reported speech (1): statements, thoughts, commands, requests32. Reported speech (2): questions and reporting verbs33. Relative clauses (1): who, that, which, whose, whom34. Relative clauses (2): where, with, what and non-defining clauses35. Countable and uncountable nouns36. Articles: a/an, the or no article37. Some and any38. Adjectives and adverbs39. Comparison (1): comparing adjectives40. Comparison (2): comparing adverbs and nouns41. Degree: too, not enough, so, such42. Adjective + preposition combinations43. Noun + preposition combinations44. Verb + preposition combinations45. Phrasal verbsAppendix 1 - Spelling rulesAppendix 2 - Irregular verbsAnswer keyProgress testsProgress tests - Answer keyIndex

SynopsisProvides explanations of the key grammar areas, illustrated by contextualized examples. This work includes practice activities based on language contexts relevant to the professional adult learner. It also contains material that encourages learners to develop their business vocabulary as well as grammatical competence., Business Grammar & Practice is a grammar reference guide for professional adults, now revised and updated. It can be used in the classroom, at home, or for self-study. It is suitable for both job-experienced and pre-experience students who want to improve their grammar. Key Features Detailed explanations of the key grammar areas, illustrated by contextualized examples. Practice activities focusing on accuracy and based on language contexts relevant to the professional adult learner. Authentic source material, which will encourage learners to develop and expand their business vocabulary as well as grammatical competence. End-of-section progress tests.