By EFTeam You may not be familiar with this fact but it is a 100% true that in the entire world, the United States and India have the most total English speakers, which is just insane if you think about it for a sec. Though, in India, it is not an official language that the majority of people speak, there are a lot of people who can read and write in it. And if you happen to be someone who wants to help someone learn English, then of course, English Grammar is the most important thing to teach them. So, here we have the list of the top 10 best English grammar books in India, you know, to help you out. Alright, here we go.
1. High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin
Alright, we’d certainly say it that if there is a single book every Indian student would have read, it is none other than Wren and Martin’s High School English Grammar and Composition. This is one if not the best grammar books out there, even after so many years of it coming out and it is just perfect for its purpose, even for someone from the Indian subcontinent. High school students as well as anybody preparing for a competitive exam find it relevant because they can easily simplify complicated grammar rules.
2. English Grammar in Use by Raymond Murphy
What does it say? English Grammar in Use? Yes, and that’s precisely what this book is all about, and quite naturally then, it bags the second spot on our list, and we proclaim this book as a lifesaver for intermediate learners looking to up their game, you know, like, with its bite-sized lessons, thousands of practice exercises, and simple examples. Sure enough, this one, a tried-and-tested tool for exams like IELTS and TOEFL, transcends the basics for beginners and goes into the tricky areas, too, just so you know.
3. Essential English Grammar by Raymond Murphy
You know, like, adapted from: Upon the more modern sibling of “English Grammar in Use”. So, if you are a beginner with English grammar, Murphy’s “Essential English Grammar” should be your ultimate destination aka more like an option. It is all really beginner-friendly here, with lessons straightforward enough to keep you from scratching your head and prevent confusion. It is great for showing you what common mistakes to make and how to avoid them, you know?
4. Advanced English Grammar with Answers by Martin Hewings
Alright, let’s say you’ve already perfected your beginner and intermediate-level grammar, and now you really want to get serious with English and form some really complex sentences on your own, well, in that case, you must conquer advanced-level grammar. How? Well, “Advanced English Grammar” by Martin Hewings is dream material just for that. Why? You see, it’s like the PhD of grammar books, to put it simply. Like, this isn’t for the faint-hearted: hundreds of pages, and loads of meticulous lessons on every single topography you can think of.
5. Oxford Modern English Grammar by Bas Aarts
Alright, so, did you know that Bas Aarts’ Oxford Modern English Grammar really gives equal treatment to British and American grammar? Yes, that’s more like a two-in-one pack, you know? This book ranks fifth and consists of scholarly depth and simple, relatable examples. Use it to improve your grammar whether you are writing essays or emails, and keep it on your desk if you’re a college student or working professional, simple as that!
6. English Grammar & Composition by S.C. Gupta
Let us ask this one, do you want to clear government or competitive exams? S.C. Gupta’s “English Grammar & Composition” is one big-time resource for serious aspirants. It includes 69 chapters with grammar rules, solved examples, and instructions on how to win SSC, UPSC, and banking exams, you know? As per the experts, you know, the best part about this book is that it explains even the hardest grammar concepts very simply so that you won’t have to spend hours finding the right meaning.
7. Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi
If you’re preparing for government jobs, ‘Objective General English’ by S.P. Bakshi must already be on your radar, but why do we say that? Well, you’re about to get an idea of just that, you see, this is kinda the ultimate book for exams like SSC, CDS, and NDA: grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, you name it, it covers all of these. What is more interesting about the book is that it teaches speed and accuracy to solve such complicated questions in record time, you know?
8. My Book of Grammar by Scholars Hub
Next on the list, you see, here comes something very interesting for the starters! My Book of Grammar by Scholars Hub takes no pain focusing on basics. Keep in mind though, it really excels at taking tenses, an utter headache for most learners, through simple examples and exercises. With that, your base will be intact, making it ideal for any school-going student or someone looking to strengthen grammar right from the ground up, and that’s the best bit about it all.
9. Practice English Grammar by Cambridge
2nd last on the list, you see, have you ever wanted a book that simply allows you to zoom into the topics you have the most difficulty with? That’s exactly what “Practice English Grammar” by Cambridge is all about. How and why? Well, modular, this book can often be seen in professionals and students preparing for examinations like IELTS and TOEFL. It doesn’t just teach you the rules of grammar; it shows you how to put them into effect in real life.
10. All-in-One English Grammar Practice Exercises by Shipan Das
Last on the list is Shipan Das’ All-in-One English Grammar Practice Exercises, and this is a perfect end for this list. With this one, there are a bunch of different exercises from very basic topics up to advanced ones, ideal for classroom tests and board exams, so yes, we had to mention this one at least.
Conclusion
So no doubt, if you think you need a little more work on your grammar, well, try out these books, and you’ll see the improvement yourself. Some of these books are pretty basic, but some really go deep into it, so give them a shot one by one.