Which ones would you suggest for use at a technical university where
students are neither avid readers nor linguistically interested.  I'm
using Max Morenberg's text now, but must admit that it's a wee bit on
the dull side to drudge through exercises for two of the three sessions
a week.  In fact--I hope Max doesn't mind my saying so too much--the
exercises are ample but lacking on the "fun" side, whatever that might
look like?

==Reinhold

Johanna Rubba wrote:
>
> I would recommend any of the following:
>
> Wardhuagh, Ronald. Understanding English Grammar: A Linguistic Approach.
> Blackwell, 1995.
> Lobeck, Anne. Discovering Grammar: An Introduction to English Sentence
> Structure. Oxford U. Press, 2000
> Kolln, Martha, & Robert Funk. Understanding English Grammar. Allyn &
> Bacon, 1998 (although I understand a newer edition is on its way).
>
> These aren't as simple as commercial books you'll find (they are
> intended as college textbooks), but they cover crucial information that
> traditional grammar books (the kind used in  K-12 schools) miss, and
> they have a more accurate and up-to-date view of language than
> traditional books. These titles and others are widely used in college
> grammar courses.
>
> For a traditional grammar book aimed at college with relatively complete
> coverage of the usual issues traditional grammar targets, see Donald W.
> Emery et al., English Fundamentals, Allyn & Bacon 1998 (11th edition). I
> strongly recommend that you consult one of the above books in addition
> to Emery (or similar books).
>
> I commend you on wanting to study grammar! Feel free to write to the
> list with questions!
>
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