Geraldine Woods, “Grammar Essentials For Dummies”
2010 | ISBN-10: 047061837X | 192 pages | Djvu | 0,7 MB
Your concise and fun guide to mastering good grammar
Need to brush up on your grammar pronto? This easy-to-use guide teaches you all the tricks of the grammar trade to help you communicate accurately and effectively. From making peace between subjectsand verbs to using commas and apostrophes correctly, you’ll improve your writing and English skills in no time!
Grasp grammar nitty-gritty — understand what grammar is and how to put it to work in the real world
Start with your subjects — identify subjects, make subjects and verbs agree, and work with difficult subjects
Prepare for pronouns — pair them with nouns, choose between singular and plural pronouns, and master the use of possessive pronouns
Construct a complete sentence — steer clear of fragments and run-ons, join ideas, and watch out for danglers
Understand adjectives and adverbs — find them, place them, choose between them, and avoid common mistakes
Improve your writing — identify your audience, add meaning with strong verbs, and spice upboring sentences
Open the book and find:
Clear explanations of vital grammar rules
Examples of correct and incorrect usage
Strategies for solving grammatical dilemmas
Punctuation principles
The basics of capital letters
How to choose the right words (such as whose vs. who’s)
Tips for tackling troublemakers such as double negatives and indirect objects
Ten ways to learn better grammar
Learn to:
Exactly what you need to know to grasp grammar
The must-know parts of speech
What material often appears on college admissions tests
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