The exercises include the following areas:
active vs passive, use of we
articles (a/an, the, zero) and quantifiers (some, any, few etc)
conditionals and modals
countable and uncountable nouns
genitive
infinitive vs -ing form
numbers, acronyms, abbreviations
relative clauses and which vs that
tenses (e.g. simple present, simple past, present perfect)
word order
Exercise types are repeated for different contexts. For example, the difference between the simple present, present perfect and simple past is tested for use in papers, referees' reports, and emails of various types. Such repetition of similar types of exercises is perfect for revision purposes.
English for Academic Research: Grammar Exercises is designed for self-study and there is a key to all exercises. Most exercises require no actual writing but simply choosing between various options, thus facilitating e-reading and rapid progress.
The exercises can also be integrated into English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and English for Special Purposes (ESP) courses at universities and research institutes.
The book can be used in conjunction with the other exercise books in the series andis cross-referenced to:
English for Research: Usage, Style, and Grammar
English for Writing Research Papers
English for Academic Correspondence and Socializing