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? Key language concepts are explained in a logical order, which ensures

the progressive acquisition of knowledge.

? Examples of common mistakes, and how to correct them, help you to

avoid frequently made language errors.

? Practice exercises allow you to test your own understanding and to

consolidate your grammar knowledge.

? A resource section with language tables may be used for reference

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Oxford English Grammar: the advanced guide is a grammar reference and

practice book for the proficient English student. It offers comprehensive,

advanced explanations of language concepts with annotated examples;

examples of common grammar mistakes and how to correct them; and

practice exercises that help to consolidate understanding. Oxford English

Grammar: the advanced guide may be used in conjunction with any English

language course. This practical guide is intended for reference, self-study

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Introduction

Oxford English Grammar: the advanced guide is a grammar reference and practice book

for the proficient English student. It offers comprehensive, advanced explanations of

language concepts with annotated examples; examples of common grammar mistakes and

how to correct them; and practice exercises that help to consolidate understanding. This

practical guide is intended for reference, self-study and consolidation practice and may be

used in conjunction with any English language course.

This answer book includes all the answers for the practice activities in Oxford English

Grammar: the advanced guide. This allows you to assess your progress through your

English language studies. If you are a teacher, the answer book is a tool that will allow you

to assess, consolidate and expand your learners¡¯ knowledge and use of English language

structures and conventions.

How to use this answer book

The answers are grouped according to the chapters, units and page numbers of Oxford

English Grammar: the advanced guide. Finding the answers you are looking for is a

simple task if you follow the chapter headings, unit headings and page references in this

answer book. Use the search function (ctrl + f) in this PDF to find specific page references

quickly and easily.

This answer book may be used in conjunction with the Oxford South African Concise

Dictionary, Oxford South African Pocket Dictionary, the Oxford School Thesaurus or

other reputable reference works.

Contents

Chapter 1: Parts of speech

Unit 1: Nouns

Unit 2: Pronouns

Unit 3: Adjectives

Unit 4: Determiners

Unit 5: Verbs

Unit 6: Adverbs

Unit 7: Prepositions

Unit 8: Conjunctions

Unit 9: Interjections

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Chapter 2: Sentences

Unit 1: Sentence structure

Unit 2: Types of sentence

Unit 3: Phrases

Unit 4: Clauses

Unit 5: Sentence level

Unit 6: Concord

Unit 7: Active voice and passive voice

Unit 8: Direct and indirect speech

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Chapter 3: Punctuation, spelling and dictionary work

Unit 1: Punctuation

Unit 2: Capitalisation

Unit 3: Spelling

Unit 4: Abbreviations

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Chapter 4: Making meaning

Unit 1: Derivatives

Unit 2: Vocabulary

Unit 3: Figures of speech

Unit 4: Sound devices

Unit 5: Critical language awareness

Unit 6: Visual literacy

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