English Grammar For Dummies
- ISBN-10
- 111849332X
- ISBN-13
- 9781118493328
- Series
- English Grammar For Dummies
- Category
- Language Arts & Disciplines
- Pages
- 416
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-11-14
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Authors
- Wendy M. Anderson, Geraldine Woods, Lesley J. Ward
Description
Improve the writing and speaking skills you use everyday Graceless with grammar? Perplexed by punctuation? Have no fear!This second Australian edition of English Grammar ForDummies explains everything from basic sentence structure tothe finer points of grammar. Packed with expert advice, this bookwill help you to communicate more effectively and make the rightimpression every time. Structure sentences correctly — learn everythingfrom making verbs agree to understanding clauses Avoid and fix common mistakes — find out how torevise the things your grammar checker underlines Punctuate like a professional — explore thecorrect use of commas, apostrophes, colons, semicolons anddashes Polish your writing style — discover how goodgrammar and good style go hand in hand Open the book and find: Ways to accessorise with adjectives and adverbs Tips for pairing the correct pronoun with the noun Advice about how to use numerals in documents Hints for writing emails and slide presentations Explanations of errors missed by spell checkers Learn to: Improve your writing and editing Understand and apply grammar rules Avoid common errors Connect grammar with style
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