What are the best books to study types of sentences in English?

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Students can refer to the following books for their clarity and comprehensiveness when it comes to types of sentences in English.

Book	Author
The Oxford Guide to English Grammar	Peter T. Evans
English Sentence Builder	Ed Swick
The Elements of Style	William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White

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