Canadian Grammar Spectrum 1

Canadian Grammar Spectrum is a series of grammar reference and practice books for ESL students. The books are set up in two-page spreads: a brief grammar explanation followed by exercises. The books are suitable as in-class resources, homework tools, or self-study aids.

Table of Contents

Verbs and tenses
Be: Simple Present (1)
Be: Simple Present (2)
Simple Present (1)
Simple Present (2)
Present Progressive (1)
Present Progressive (2)
Simple Present or Present Progressive
Imperative
Be: Simple Past
Simple Past
Present Perfect (1)
Present Perfect (2)
Be going to
Will and shall
Present Progressive for the future
Have and have got

Sentences and questions
Nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.
Word order: subject, verb, object
Yes/no questions
Where, when, why, how
Who, what, which
Whose is this?
Short answers

Modal verbs
Ability: can, can't, could, couldn't
Can/Could I? May I? Can/Could you?
Must, must not

Prepositions
Prepositions of place and movement
Prepositions of time

Articles, nouns, pronouns, etc.
Articles: a, an, or the
Plural nouns; one and ones
This, that, these, those
Countable and uncountable nouns
A, some, any, no
I and me (subject and object pronouns)
My, your; mine, yours
Much, many; how much/many; more
A lot of, lots of, a little, a few

Adjectives and adverbs
Adjectives (order)
Cardinal and ordinal numbers
Comparative adjectives
Superlative adjectives
Adverbs (1): adjectives and adverbs
Adverbs (2): adverbs of frequency

Building sentences
And, but, so, both ... and, either, etc.

Special Features

• Based on the successful Oxford Practice Grammar, the content in the Canadian Grammar Spectrum series has been classroom-tested for years
• Reference/practice pattern teaches grammar in a concise, easy-to-understand format
• Canadianization makes the series more relevant to students studying in Canada: grammar points are introduced and practised using Canadian context and terms