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1 online resource |
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text file rdaft |
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English language learners lcdgt |
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--For dummies |
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--For dummies.
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Includes index. |
| Summary |
Annotation Improve your English grammar You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by using proper English language and grammar. The ability to articulate and communicate effectively is a valuable asset in all aspects of life. From writing a research paper to giving a presentation at work or just holding a casual conversation with friends or family, strong verbal and written skills are necessities in everyday communication. English Grammar Workbook For Dummies is the perfect solution for sharpening the tools in your grammar kit, with lessons and plenty of practice opportunities to help reinforce learning. Whether you need to brush up on the finer points of punctuation, need help making sense of those pesky parts of speech or anything in between this approachable guide makes it fast and easy. Find FREE quizzes for every chapter online Handle pronouns with grace Master plurals and possessives Improve your proofreading skills Everyone benefits from using proper grammar and speech, and now you can too! |
| Contents |
Building a firm foundation: grammar basics. Tailoring language to suit your audience and purpose ; Identifying the major elements of a sentence ; Having it all: writing complete sentences -- Clearing up confusing grammar points. Finding the right verb at the right time ; Agreement: choosing singular or plural verbs and pronouns ; Solving pronoun case ; Little words packing a lot of power: prepositions and interjections ; Writing good or well: adjectives and adverbs -- Mastering mechanics. A hook that can catch you: apostrophes ; "Can I quote you on that?" Quotation marks ; Pausing to consider the comma ; Handling dashes, hyphens, and colons ; Hitting the big time: capital letters ; Writing for electronic media -- Going above and beyond: the finer points of grammar and style. Going for the gold: the finer points of verb usage ; Identifying clauses and their effects ; Adding style to sentences ; Staying on track: parallel writing ; Steering clear of confusion: clarity ; Dealing with grammar demons -- Appendix: grabbing grammar goofs. |
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English language -- Grammar -- Problems, exercises, etc.
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English language -- Business English -- Problems, exercises, etc.
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English language -- Self-instruction.
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Anglais (Langue) -- Anglais commercial -- Problèmes et exercices. |
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English language |
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English language -- Business English |
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English language -- Grammar |
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self-instructional materials.
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exercise books.
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Problems and exercises
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Self-instruction
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Self-instructional works
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Self-instructional works.
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Problems and exercises.
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Matériel d'auto-enseignement.
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Problèmes et exercices.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Woods, Geraldine. English grammar workbook for dummies. 3rd edition with online practice. Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, [2018] 1119455391 9781119455394 (OCoLC)999408409 |
| ISBN |
9781119455417 (electronic bk.) |
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1119455413 (electronic bk.) |
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9781119455431 |
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111945543X |
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1119455391 |
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9781119455394 |
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9781119455394 |
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