Advanced Grammar text which encourages the readers to think critically about grammar and exposes them to a variety of linguistic theories.Supports and assists readers in learning about the structure of the English language. Teaches use of phase marker tree decisions. Includes traditional Reed-Kellogg diagrams, extensive discussion of language acquisition. Includes examples of American regional and social dialects. General interest; grammar
So I am only giving this 3 stars because it was the worst textbook I have ever had. It helped to an extent but didn't explain why they put what they put. Thank god I passed that class so I can say goodbye to this book.