English Grammar Essentials For Dummies 2nd Edition (9780730384724) was previously published as English Grammar Essentials For Dummies 2nd Edition (9781118493311). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.
The fun and easy way to learn essential grammar rules, common usage errors, and other key concepts in the English language
Understanding the rules of English is key to being an effective communicator-at work, at school, or anywhere else. If you struggle with the rules-and who hasn't-English Grammar Essentials For Dummies is the book for you. Covering just the basics you need, the book boils the rules of grammar down to the core concepts that will make you a better communicator in any and every aspect of your life.
- Ideal for students, job hunters, adult learners, those who speak English as a second language, and anyone who wants to make a good impression
- Covers the vital essentials needed for better written communication
- Serves as an excellent refresher course for professionals whose primary mode of communication is increasingly electronic and written
Clear and understandable writing can be the key to success in almost any professional field. With English Grammar Essentials For Dummies, you'll master the basics with ease!
Wendy M Anderson is an author, editor and educator. She has taught effective communication in classroom and business environments for over 20 years. Geraldine Woods has taught grammar for over 25 years. Lesley J Ward is a founding member of the UK Society for Editors and Proofreaders.
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Wendy M Anderson is an author, editor and educator. She has taught effective communication in classroom and business environments for over 20 years. Geraldine Woods has taught grammar for over 25 years. Lesley J Ward is a founding member of the UK Society for Editors and Proofreaders.
Klappentext
- The must-know parts of speech
- Communicate clearly and effectively
- Avoid common mistakes
Master the basics of good grammar with this concise guide
Need a quick grammar refresher? English Grammar Essentials For Dummies, Australian Edition, contains the core concepts you need for more accurate and effective communication. From basic sentence structure and punctuation to better writing style, this user-friendly guide will help you refine the writing and speaking skills you use every day!
Inside...
- Simple explanations of key grammar concepts
- How to use quotation marks, commas and colons
- Clear rules for using capital letters and numerals
- Ten common mistakes and how to fix them
Zusammenfassung
The fun and easy way to learn essential grammar rules, common usage errors, and other key concepts in the English language - written specifically for the Australian audience
Understanding the rules of English is key to being an effective communicatorat work, at school, or anywhere else. If you struggle with the rulesand who hasn'tEnglish Grammar Essentials For Dummies, Australian Edition is the book for you. Covering just the basics you need, the book boils the rules of grammar down to the core concepts that will make you a better communicator in any and every aspect of your life.
- Ideal for students, job hunters, adult learners, those who speak English as a second language, and anyone who wants to make a good impression
- Covers the vital essentials needed for better written communication
- Serves as an excellent refresher course for professionals whose primary mode of communication is increasingly electronic and written
Clear and understandable writing can be the key to success in almost any professional field. With English Grammar Essentials For Dummies, Australian Edition, you'll master the basics with ease!
Inhalt
Introduction 1
About This Book 1
Foolish Assumptions 2
Icons Used in This Book 2
Where to Go from Here 3
Chapter 1: Grappling with Grammar 5
Grasping Grammar: Good and Proper 6
Using Aussie English 7
Having a Quick Squiz at Aussie Words 8
Choosing Levels of English 10
Impressing with formal English 10
Chatting in informal English 11
Labelling Words 12
Nouns 12
Pronouns 12
Verbs 13
Adjectives 13
Adverbs 14
Verbals 14
Determiners 14
Prepositions 15
Conjunctions 15
Chapter 2: Controlling Verbs 17
Verifying Verbs 17
Happening with action verbs 18
Being with linking verbs 18
Helping out in verb groups 20
Finding the whole verb 21
Simplifying Subjects 22
Locating the subject 22
Baring the complete subject 22
Uncovering a hidden subject 23
Commanding an implied subject 23
Making Subjects and Verbs Agree 24
Separating singles from plurals 24
Adjusting verbs to match subjects 25
Matching two subjects 27
Looking like Verbs: Verbals 28
Participating with participles 28
Naming gerunds 28
Defining infinitives 30
Chapter 3: Completing Sentences 31
Having SubjectVerb Pairs 31
Expressing Complete Thoughts 32
Creating Completeness with Clauses 33
Understanding clauses 33
Telling main from dependent clauses 34
Considering Fragments 36
Fragmented subjectverb pair 36
Fragmented ideas 37
Contemplating Complements 38
Receiving direct objects 39
Baring complete objects 40
Identifying the direct object or complement 41
Recognising indirect objects 42
Completing Linking Verbs 43
Complementing the Object 44
Chapter 4: Peaking with Pronouns 45
Matching Pronouns with Nouns 46
Avoiding Vague Pronoun Use 46
Choosing Singular and Plural Pronouns 47
Pairing Pronouns with Collective Nouns 48
Selecting Pronouns as Subjects 49
Matching more than one subject 50
Selecting pronouns as objects 51
Knowing Who or Whom 51
Comparing with Pronouns 52
Owning Possessive Pronouns 52
Reflecting on Reflexive Pronouns 53
Chapter 5: Modifying with Descriptions 55
Adding Meaning with Adjectives 55
Describing with Adjectives 56
Locating adjectives 57
Adding adjectives to nouns 57
Adding adjectives to pronouns 59
Using adjectives with linking verbs 59
Describing with Adverbs 60
Finding adverbs 60
Using adverbs to describe other describing words 61
Using adverbs to modify a complete statement 62
Misplacing Descriptions 63
Dangling a Description in Space 64
Squinting Descriptions 66
Chapter 6: Punctuating for Meaning 67
Conquering Commas 67
Using commas in lists 68
Addressing people directly 70
Noting introductory and concluding words 71
Adding extra detail with pairs of commas 72
Connecting commas with conjunctions 73
Airing All about Apostrophes 74
Using apostrophes in contractions 74
Owning apostrophes of possession 75
Simplifying Semicolons 79
Hinging complete thoughts 79
Joining with conjuncts 79
Separating in lists 80
Clarifying Colons 80
Setting up long lists 81
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