Grammar is a very old field of study. Did you know that the sentence was first divided into subject and verb by Plato, the famed philosopher from ancient Greece? That was about 2,400 years ago! Ever since then, students all over the world have found it worthwhile to study the structure
of words and sentences. Why? Because skill in speaking and writing is the hallmark of all educated people.

Lesson by lesson, this book provides basic instruction in the eight parts of speechnouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjectionsas well as the standard patterns of English
sentences.

All students of English, be they native speakers or those who are studying English as a second language, will profit from the fundamental introduction and review of
grammar provided BASIC ENGLISH GRAMMAR 1. Helpful marginal notes throughout the books have been provided to reinforce existing skills and call attention to common problem areas.

We wish you every success in your pursuit of English proficiency.