The Handy English Grammar Answer Book Contributor(s): Hult, Christine A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1578595207 ISBN-13: 9781578595204 Publisher: Visible Ink Press
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: September 2015 Click for more in this series: Handy Answer Books |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Grammar & Punctuation - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - General - Language Arts & Disciplines | Editing & Proofreading |
Dewey: 428.2 |
LCCN: 2015015787 |
Series: Handy Answer Books |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7.1" W x 9.1" L (1.60 lbs) 432 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product |
Review Citations: Booklist 11/15/2015 pg. 6 Foreword 11/26/2015 Library Journal 02/15/2016 pg. 129 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Researching, writing, and citing. Hiring, firing, and selling. Texting, blogging, and posting. Proper grammar and usage for every occasion is explored through nearly 500 answers to common questions on English grammar and language. The first, best place to turn for an overview of English grammar! Whether you are writing a term paper, a scientific article, a résumé, a business email, a text message, or presenting information in the social media, The Handy English Grammar Answer Book is an engaging guide to writing with clarity. It offers fundamental principles, grammar rules, and punctuation advice, as well as insights on writing for different occasions and audiences. From a brief history of the English language to the deconstruction--and explanation--of the different parts of a sentence, and from showing how to punctuate correctly to how to organize a well-argued essay, this easy-to-use reference answers nearly 500 questions and offers fun facts on the English language and its usage, including ... For speakers and writers of all ages and skill levels, The Handy English Grammar Answer Book brings you straightforward explanations, tips on avoiding and fixing grammatical mistakes, as well as numerous examples of good writing. This helpful book includes an appendix of model papers, letters, and sample writing for every occasion--from business or social communications to academic papers or Internet forums. Appendices on irregular verbs, idioms, homophones, prepositions, frequently misspelled words, wordy phrases, frequently confused word pairs, and other common mistakes bring a deeper understanding to readers. There is also a glossary of commonly used terms, a bibliography, and an index. |
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