A classic grammar reference with clear explanations of grammatical structures and forms. A grammar reference that is known for its clear explanations and for dealing with the topics students find most difficult. Two separate books of exercises provide practice. Thomson and Martinet's grammar reference book has become a classic, and one of the most widely used books of its time. It is a useful source of reference for intermediate to advanced, and for teachers.

Key features: A comprehensive survey of grammatical structures and forms with clear explanations and examples. Organized to make it easy to compare related topics, for example grouping verbs of liking and preference. Easy to find the grammar point you want to learn, with an Index and a Contents list summarizing every section heading.

1. Articles and one, a little / a few, this, that
2. Nouns
3. Adjectives
4. Adverbs
5. all, each, every, both, neither, some, any, no, none
6. Interrogatives : wh-? words and how?
7. Possessives, personal and reflexive pronouns : my, mine, I, myself etc.
8. Relative pronouns and clauses
9. Prepositions
10. Introduction to verbs
, etc.