Doing Grammar is a practical and lively guide to discovering how the English language works. Author Max Morenberg uses modern linguistic theories to build upon traditional frameworks and provide accessible explanations about the composition of sentences, illustrating them at every step with diagrams and other visual models. In this fourth edition, Doing Grammar retains its unique voice, clarity, and organization, but also demonstrates the author's commitment to a renewed and streamlined focus on the critical skills necessary for writing effective sentences. Featuring updated examples, Morenberg once again makes a seemingly dry subject come alive.Distinctive Features* Innovative tree diagrams explicate the process of grammatical analysis and guide students through taking apart, labeling, and understanding the various elements of sentences* Engaging real-world examples and anecdotes illustrate the important elements of clear writing * Extremely effective exercises provide practice in chapter concepts* An Answer Key at the back of the book offers students answers to selected exercisesInvaluable for students in undergraduate grammar courses, this compact guide is also essential for all readers seeking to discover how the English language works.