Understanding English is a series of topic-based study books for children in Key Stage 2, providing rigorous practice of key subject areas. Grammar meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 English, and covers the following areas: adjectives, nouns, comparatives and superlatives, singular and plural, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, tenses, conjunctions, active and passive sentences, informal and formal speech, prepositions and clauses. This book provides:

• a complete course in grammar, describing the different types of words and explaining how they can be put together in sentences and text
• activities to consolidate and revise knowledge and skills in preparation for the Key Stage 2 Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar tests
• Now you try activities and editing exercises to develop children's understanding
• a complete set of answers at the back of the book.