Basic Grammar and Usage

Name: Basic Grammar and Usage
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ISBN: 9781428211551

ISBN-10: 1428211551

ISBN-13: 9781428211551

Edition: 8th 2011 (Revised)

Authors: Penelope Choy, Dorothy Goldbart Clark

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Master the basics of the English language with BASIC GRAMMAR AND USAGE! Covering the important rules of grammar, usage, and syntax, this developmental English book provides you with clear explanations and numerous examples to help you succeed. Exercises help you strengthen your grammar and the book-specific website has grammar reviews that ensure that you master the material.

Book details

List price: $103.95
Edition: 8th
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 1/4/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 7.30" wide x 9.00" long x 0.80" tall
Weight: 1.320
Language: English




Identifying Subjects and Verbs



Sentences with One Subject and One Verb



Multiple Subjects and Verbs



Distinguishing Between Objects of Prepositions and Subjects



Main Verbs and Helping Verbs


Unit Review



Subject Verb Agreement



Recognizing Singular and Plural Subjects and Verbs



Indefinite Pronouns as Subjects



Subjects Understood in a Special Sense



Subjects Joined by Conjunctions


Unit Review



Identifying and Punctuating the Main Types of Sentences



Compound Sentences



Complex Sentences



Avoiding Run-On Sentences and Comma Splices



Correcting Fragments


Unit Review



Punctuation that "Sets Off" or Separates



Parenthetical Expressions



Appositives



Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Clauses



Commas with Introductory Phrases, Series, Dates, and Addresses Unit Review



Pronoun Usage



Subject, Object, and Possessive Pronouns



Pronouns in Comparisons and Pronouns with -self, --selves



Agreement of Pronouns with Their Antecedents



Order of Pronouns and Spelling of Possessives


Unit Review



Capitalization, More Punctuation, Placement of Modifiers, Parallel Structure, and Irregular Verbs



Capitalization



Additional Punctuation



Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers



Parallel Structure



Irregular Verbs


Unit Review



Paragraphs



Writing Effective Paragraphs


Answers to "A" Exercises


Index