Recommended for Grade 8. Grammar Plus is a series comprising one coursebook and three workbooks. This workbook, consisting of 20 units, extends the learning of the topics in the coursebook by providing additional practice.

Key Features:
• Concise notes for quick review of grammar terms
• Wide variety of exercises that test grammar at word, phrase, sentence and text levels
• Answer key for guided or independent evaluation
• Includes a chapter on the grammar of 9 main text types with writing exercises
• Workbook exercises extend and consolidate learning

From abdabs to zit From pillock (14th century) to couch potato (20th century) From She'll be apples (Australia) to the pits (USA) This new collection brings together some 5,000 contemporary slang expressions originating in all parts of the English-speaking world. It gives clear and concise definitions of each word, supplemented by examples of their use and information about where and when they came into being. This entertaining reference work will be of use to students of English at all levels and a source of fascination to word-lovers throughout the world.

This collection will appeal to everyone who has ever wondered about the origin of phrases like "all part of life's rich pattern" and "long time no see". It covers a wide range of catch phrases in current use in all parts of the English-speaking world. Most entries are drawn from the second edition of Eric Partridge's Dictionary of Catch Phrases (second edition, edited by Paul Beale), but have been completely rewritten in the light of recent research, and there are many additions. Catch Phrases include: close your eyes and think of England! have I got news for you! ... refreshes the parts that other ... cannot reach some mothers do'ave'em! you are awful, but I like you.

Author Biography:
Rosalind Fergusson is a freelance lexicographer.

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Recommended for Grade 7. Grammar Plus is a series comprising one coursebook and three workbooks. This workbook, consisting of 20 units, extends the learning of the topics in the coursebook by providing additional practice.

Key Features:
• Concise notes for quick review of grammar terms
• Wide variety of exercises that test grammar at word, phrase, sentence and text levels
• Answer key for guided or independent evaluation
• Includes a chapter on the grammar of 9 main text types with writing exercises
• Workbook exercises extend and consolidate learning

Recommended for Grade 9. Grammar Plus is a series comprising one coursebook and three workbooks. This workbook, consisting of 18 units, extends the learning of the topics in the coursebook by providing additional practice.

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• Concise notes for quick review of grammar terms
• Wide variety of exercises that test grammar at word, phrase, sentence and text levels
• Answer key for guided or independent evaluation
• Includes a chapter on the grammar of 9 main text types with writing exercises
• Workbook exercises extend and consolidate learning

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