Longman advanced grammar - Louis G Alexander

This is a text-based practice and reference book of grammar for upper intermediate and advanced students who are working on their own or with a teacher. The book is designed to compliment and extend the grammar presented in conventional coursebooks and is also suitable for those working for the Cambridge Advanced English and Proficiency exams.;The book gives students access to real language through a mixture of authentic texts selected from recently published sources, both British and American. It reflects the stylistic variety that advanced students have to be able to deal with and covers a range of topics for variety and interest. The analysis of syntax should help students to develop their reading and comprehension skills and the book also provides practice on specific points of grammar to consolidate and extend students existing knowledge.;The book contains 60 study units, each consisting of an authentic text followed by grammar and syntax exercises followed by notes and a key to the exercises. The reference section includes text references, grammar terms and concepts and a structurl index.