In this edition the sign “～” is frequently used to show a change of speakers in examples of dialogues. Although the sign “＝” sometimes connects two words or expressions with the same meaning, it is often used more freely, e．g. to indicate a transformation from active to passive or direct to indirect speech.

　　We wish to thank all at Oxford University Press who have assisted in the preparation of the fourth edition. We would also like to thank Professor Egawa of Nihon University, Japan, Professor Rene Dirven of Duisburg University, Germany and other colleagues for their friendly and helpful suggestions.

　　London, November 1985

　　A．J.T., A．VM

　　1．The grammar book mentioned in this passage is not suitable for ________．

　　A．a middle school teacher

　　B．a primary school student

　　C．a senior high student

　　D．a college student

　　2．According to the passage, we know that his grammar book________．

　　A．compares modern English with old English

　　B．gives a large number of examples to reduce difficulty

　　C．attaches more importance to controversial forms

　　D．pays little attention to strict grammatical forms

　　3．Which of the following statements about the changes is TRUE?

　　A．This book keeps up with the latest usages of the American English language.

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