Provides insightful information into the basics of sentence construction to enable students to come to grips with the English language. It is true that oral communication develops largely due to listening and registering the speech patterns unconsciously. In this aspect, formal grammar learning doesnot contribute much. However, written communication does require the discipline of learning formal grammar without which it is difficult to write effectively and flawlessly. Introductory Grammar & Punctuation deals with the fundamental units of English grammar in a simple and straightforward manner. While the parts of speech are explained with apt illustrations, ample exercises are provided at the end of each chapter to enable the students to gain a practical knowledge of grammar. It is hoped that Introductory Grammar & Punctuation will lead the students to the next stage of sentence types, reported speech, voices, phrases and clauses, and paragraph writing. Features include Illustrations Pictures that complement the grammatical concept make learning easier Practices The practices given in each lesson prepare the child to use language effortlessly and with confidence Answer key A complete answer key begins on page 46 This introductory book is followed up with other six books of the Viva Grammar & Punctuation series.