English Grammar Workbook for Dummies (UK Edition) - Softcover

O'Sullivan, Nuala; Woods, Geraldine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470688300 ISBN 13: 9780470688304

Publisher: For Dummies, 2010

Synopsis

English Grammar Workbook For Dummies, UK Edition is grammar First Aid for anyone wanting to perfect their English and develop the practical skills needed to write and speak correctly. Each chapter focuses on key grammatical principles, with easy-to-follow theory and examples as well as practice questions and explanations. From verbs, prepositions and tenses, to style, expressions and tricky word traps, this hands-on workbook is essential for both beginners looking to learn and practise the basics of English grammar, and those who want to brush up skills they already have - quickly, easily, and with confidence. 

 

English Grammar Workbook For Dummies, UK Edition covers:

Part I: Laying the Groundwork: Grammar Basics      
Chapter 1: Placing the Proper Verb in the Proper Place              
Chapter 2: Matchmaker, Make Me a Match: Pairing Subjects and Verbs Correctly           
Chapter 3: Who Is She, and What Is It? The Lowdown on Pronouns
Chapter 4: Finishing What You Start: Writing Complete Sentences        

Part II: Mastering Mechanics          
Chapter 5: Exercising Comma Sense
Chapter 6: Made You Look! Punctuation Marks That Demand Attention           
Chapter 7: One Small Mark, a Whole New Meaning: Apostrophes         
Chapter 8: "Let Me Speak!" Quotation Marks
Chapter 9: Hitting the Big Time: Capital Letters         

Part III: The Pickier Points of Correct Verb and Pronoun Use  
Chapter 10: The Case of It (And Other Pronouns)      
Chapter 11: Choosing the Best Pronoun for a Tricky Sentence
Chapter 12: Travelling in Time: Tricky Verb-Tense Situations 
Chapter 13: Are You and Your Verbs in the Right Mood?

Part IV: All You Need to Know about Descriptions and Comparisons   
Chapter 14: Writing Good or Well: Adjectives and Adverbs
Chapter 15: Going on Location: Placing Descriptions Correctly
Chapter 16: For Better or Worse: Forming Comparisons           
Chapter 17: Apples and Oranges: Improper Comparisons        

Part V: Writing with Style  
Chapter 18: Keeping Your Balance               
Chapter 19: Spicing Up and Trimming Down Your Sentences  
Chapter 20: Steering Clear of Tricky Word Traps

Part VI: The Part of Tens
Chapter 21: Ten Over-corrections
Chapter 22: Ten Errors to Avoid at All Cost

About this title

About the Author

Nuala O'Sullivan is an English teacher. Geraldine Woods is the co-author of the bestselling English Grammar For Dummies, UK Edition

From the Back Cover

• Assessments of your writing style and sentence structure
• Worksheets to develop your use of adjectives, adverbs and pronouns
• Techniques to perfect your punctuation
• Exercises to give you confidence, whether you're writing a letter or sending an email

Take practical steps to learning flawless English grammar

English grammar can be tricky to get your head around, but with this interactive workbook you'll be able to brush up your skills in no time. The clear-cut information and handy tips will help you complete the written exercises and assess your progress every step of the way. With topics ranging from parts of speech and punctuation to perfecting your writing style, this workbook shows you how to dodge common mistakes and get it right, every time!

Discover

The correct use of apostrophes, commas, hyphens and other key punctuation marks

All you need to know about adjectives and adverbs

Where words should be placed within a sentence

How to write with style, whatever the occasion

THE DUMMIES WORKBOOK WAY

Plain-English explanations

Step-by-step procedures

Hands-on practice exercises

Ample workspace to work out problems

A dash of humour and fun

From the Inside Flap

• Assessments of your writing style and sentence structure
• Worksheets to develop your use of adjectives, adverbs and pronouns
• Techniques to perfect your punctuation
• Exercises to give you confidence, whether you're writing a letter or sending an email

Take practical steps to learning flawless English grammar

English grammar can be tricky to get your head around, but with this interactive workbook you'll be able to brush up your skills in no time. The clear-cut information and handy tips will help you complete the written exercises and assess your progress every step of the way. With topics ranging from parts of speech and punctuation to perfecting your writing style, this workbook shows you how to dodge common mistakes and get it right, every time!

Discover

The correct use of apostrophes, commas, hyphens and other key punctuation marks

All you need to know about adjectives and adverbs

Where words should be placed within a sentence

How to write with style, whatever the occasion

THE DUMMIES WORKBOOK WAY

Plain-English explanations

Step-by-step procedures

Hands-on practice exercises

Ample workspace to work out problems

A dash of humour and fun

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470688300
• ISBN 13: 9780470688304
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336