English Grammar In Discourse

A Textbook For Students Of English And Linguistics

Abstract

Grammar in Discourse supplies a fresh perspective on grammar by moving beyond sentence-level analysis and focusing on how grammar operates in real communication. Designed for undergraduate and graduate students of English and linguistics, the textbook bridges theory and practice by offering clear explanations, authentic examples, and practical exercises. Covering topics such as voice, modality, cohesion, theme-rheme structure, and evaluative language, this textbook provides students with the tools to analyse both spoken and written discourse critically. Each chapter includes reflection tasks to encourage independent learning and critical thinking. This textbook is not just about grammar it is about understanding how language works to create meaning in the context. This textbook, “Grammar in Discourse,” is designed to guide students in exploring the relationship between grammar and meaning within a specific context. Unlike traditional grammar studies that focus primarily on sentence structure, this textbook emphasizes how grammatical choices contribute to the construction of discourse, both spoken and written. By engaging with real-life texts, students will develop critical awareness of how grammar functions in communication and how it shapes meaning, stance, and coherence. The textbook is structured into fourteen chapters, each highlighting different aspects of grammar in discourse, such as theme and rheme, cohesion, modality, and evaluative language. Each chapter contains explanations, examples, exercises, and reflection tasks to encourage active learning and self-evaluation. I hope that this textbook will support learners not only in mastering grammar theoretically but also in applying it practically for effective communication in academic and professional contexts.