The New First Aid in English 2nd Edition

Summary:
Used wherever the English Language is spoken or taught, New First Aid in English has proved invaluable in class and as a reference book, both to native English speakers and to students of English as a second language. Covering vocabulary, spelling, syntax, idiom and correct usage it provides the background information needed plus a wide range of exercises to test knowledge and skills. This second edition retains the structure and approach of the previous edition but has been produced to ensure that all the terms and information are up to date and reflect the international readership of the book.

• A comprehensive guide to English language idiom, everyday usage and formal syntax
• Widely used by native speakers and students of English as a second language
• Provides background information and exercises
• References and vocabulary updated to reflect current usage
• Larger format allows clearer page design

Table of Contents:
The English Language
Parts of Speech
Number
Gender
Families
Traditional Homes
Names
Group Terms or Collections
Similes
Occupations
Places
Receptacles
Sounds and Motions
Sounds Made by Objects
Classification
Gradation
Association
Analogies
It Makes You Think
Absurdities
Abbreviations
Antonyms
Synonyms
Homonyms and Homophones
Verbs
Adjectives
Adverbs
Word Building:
Nouns (formation of)
Adjectives (formation of)
Verbs (formation of)
Adverbs (formation of)
Compound Words (formation of)
Concord
Pronouns
Conjunctions
Prepositions
Correction of Sentences
The Right Word in the Right Place
Addition of Clauses
Replacement
Sentences:
Simple to Complex
Complex to Simple
Alphabetical Order
Apostrophes
Capital Letters
Punctuation
Diminutives
Small Quantities
For Reference
Proverbs
Colloquialisms
General Colloquial Expressions
Popular Phrases
Doubles
Colours
Our Five Senses
Derivations:
Roots
Prefixes
Suffixes
General Knowledge
Fastenings
Useful Information:
Various Countries – The Peoples – Their Language
Origin of Certain Place Names
Various Countries and their Capitals
Currencies of Various Countries
The Wonders of the World
Science Vocabulary
Spelling Lists
General Tests
Tests in Comprehension
Standard English Pronunciation
Spelling Guide
Phrasal Verbs

About the Author(s):

Angus Maciver

Readership:
Upper primary pupils