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Baugh, L. Sue

 
9780071457088: Essentials of English Grammar: A Quick Guide To Good English (NTC REFERENCE)
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ISBN 10: 0071457089 ISBN 13: 9780071457088
Editorial: McGraw Hill, 2005

Sinopsis

Perplexed by prepositions? Stymied by semicolons? Solve the puzzle of good grammar. A quick reference for people with grammar questions and an excellent primer for anyone learning the basics, "Essentials of English Grammar" features a glossary of grammar terms and updated coverage of stylistic conventions. Easy-to-follow examples guide you through the rules for parts of speech, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, frequently confused words, and much more. Also included are important style tips on how to write with economy, clarity, and accuracy.An indispensable, easy-to-use reference to the English language, "Essentials of English Grammar" includes information on Grammar Essentials - parts of speech and their functions; pronoun-antecedent agreement; common errors in using verb tenses; correct use of punctuation and punctuation style; sentence constructions; errors to avoid with prepositions; spelling and word division; and, correct use of capitalization, abbreviations, and numbers. It also provides information on: Style Considerations - effective sentence patterns, brevity in writing, using words that are specific and concrete for clarity, achieving accuracy, salutations and titles, and gender-inclusive language; and, Appendixes - principal parts of irregular verbs, verb-preposition combinations, frequently confused words, and frequently misspelled words.

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L. Sue Baugh is the bestselling author of numerous books on grammar usage and writing.

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Perplexed by prepositions?Stymied by semicolons?Solve the puzzle of good grammar.

A quick reference for people with grammar questions and an excellent primer for anyone learning the basics, Essentials of English Grammar features a glossary of grammar terms and updated coverage of stylistic conventions.

Easy-to-follow examples guide you through the rules for parts of speech, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, frequently confused words, and much more. Also included are important style tips on how to write with economy, clarity, and accuracy.

An indispensable, easy-to-use reference to the English language, Essentials of English Grammar includes information on:

Grammar Essentials

  • Parts of speech and their functions
  • Pronoun-antecedent agreement
  • Common errors in using verb tenses
  • Correct use of punctuation and punctuation style
  • Sentence constructions
  • Errors to avoid with prepositions
  • Spelling and word division
  • Correct use of capitalization, abbreviations, and numbers

Style Considerations

  • Effective sentence patterns
  • Brevity in writing
  • Using words that are specific and concrete for clarity
  • Achieving accuracy
  • Salutations and titles
  • Gender-inclusive language

Appendixes

  • Principal parts of irregular verbs
  • Verb-preposition combinations
  • Frequently confused words
  • Frequently misspelled words

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Editorial
McGraw Hill
Año de publicación
2005
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0071457089
ISBN 13 
9780071457088
Encuadernación
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Número de edición
3
Número de páginas
224
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