Writing Grammar, Usage, and Style

Name: Writing Grammar, Usage, and Style
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ISBN: 9780764563935

ISBN-10: 0764563939

ISBN-13: 9780764563935

Edition: 2001 (Revised)

Authors: Jean Eggenschwiler, Emily Dotson Biggs

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When it comes to pinpointing the stuff you really need to know, nobody does it better than CliffsNotes. This fast, effective tutorial helps you master core grammar, usage, and concepts - from parts of speech, punctuation, and clauses to common sentence errors, misused words, and the elements of style - and get the best possible grade. At CliffsNotes, we're dedicated to helping you do your best, no matter how challenging the subject. Our authors are veteran teachers and talented writers who know how to cut to the chase - and zero in on the essential information you need to succeed.

Book details

List price: $9.99
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 5/29/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 5.00" wide x 8.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English

JEAN EGGENSCHWILER, M.A. is a graduate of U.C. Berkeley and Stanford University. She has taught English and Composition in high school and worked as a business editor and writer.



Introduction



Nouns



Verbs



Pronouns



Modifiers: Adjectives and Adverbs



Prepositions, Conjunctions, and Interjections



Phrases, Clauses, and Sentences



Common Sentence Errors



Periods, Question Marks, and Exclamation Points



Commas, Semicolons, and Colons



Dashes, Parentheses, and Quotation Marks



Idioms, Cliches, Jargon, and Faddish Language



Compound Words and Wordiness



Prewriting: How to Begin a Writing Assignment



Prewriting: How to Research and Organize



Writing



Revising and Editing


CQR Review


CQR Resource Center


Glossary


Appendix: Frequently Confused Words


Index