Basic English Grammar For Dummies - US
For Dummies (Verlag)
978-1-119-06347-6 (ISBN)
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The easy way to brush up on your English skills Is it good or well? There, their, or they're? Some people don't have to think twice about using proper English, but for the rest of us it can get tricky and confusing. Whether you're writing or speaking, it's all too easy to fall prey to simple mistakes that will represent you in a less-than-desirable light—which can potentially cost you a job or put you in an embarrassing social situation. Avoiding complicated grammar rules, Basic English For Dummies sticks to the basics and makes it easy to get up and running on what you need to know to partake in successful everyday communication, no matter your audience or medium.
Inside, you'll find plenty of examples and exercises, guidance on how to structure sentences to make yourself easily understood, and so much more. In no time, you'll leave the 'me or I?' debate at the door and speak and write confidently and correctly. Plus, you'll expand your vocabulary, find the right tone and style you want to convey in your communication, and avoid common English language pitfalls.
Includes quizzes and self-tests
Provides guidance on composing letters, emails, texts, and phone calls
Explains in plain English how to improve your English skills
Gives you instruction and exercises on putting your skills to practice right away
If English is your first language, but you missed or have forgotten the nuances that were taught in school, Basic English For Dummies is your go-to guide. It is also ideal for those learning English as a second language.
Geraldine Woods is the author of more than 10 Dummies titles, including English Grammar For Dummies. She is a hugely experienced educator with a gift for helping students realize their potential and come to grips with even the hardest subjects. Her friendly style and good humor make learning easy.
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Basic English Grammar 5
Chapter 1: Getting a Grip on Grammar 7
Chapter 2: Language in Action 21
Part II: The Parts of Speech 31
Chapter 3: People to See, Places to Go, Things to Remember: Recognizing Nouns 33
Chapter 4: Practicing Pronouns 47
Chapter 5: Doing and Being Words: Verbs 65
Chapter 6: Describing with Adjectives and Adverbs 83
Chapter 7: Little Things Mean a Lot: Prepositions 101
Chapter 8: Joining and Commenting: Conjunctions and Interjections 113
Part III: Creating Correct Sentences 127
Chapter 9: Making Progress: Verbs Ending in –ing 129
Chapter 10: Revisiting the Past: The Perfect Tenses 141
Chapter 11: Searching for Subjects 155
Chapter 12: Adding Meaning with Complements 171
Chapter 13: Finishing the Job: Writing Complete Sentences 185
Part IV: Punctuation and Capitalization 199
Chapter 14: Small Punctuation Mark, Big Trouble: Apostrophes 201
Chapter 15: Pausing for a Rest: Commas 215
Chapter 16: Who Said What: Quotation Marks 231
Chapter 17: Big or Small? When to Write Capital Letters 245
Part V: Grammar in Action 261
Chapter 18: Writing with Electronic Media 263
Chapter 19: Presentation Slides and Bulleted Lists 275
Chapter 20: Writing at School and on the Job 287
Part VI: Common Errors 301
Chapter 21: Spelling Your Way to Perfection 303
Chapter 22: Tricky Word Traps 313
Chapter 23: Avoiding Common Mistakes 325
Part VII: The Part of Tens 335
Chapter 24: Ten Easy Ways to Improve Your Writing Skills 337
Chapter 25: Ten Mistakes to Avoid 343
Index 349
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 2.3.2018 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 185 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 544 g |
| Themenwelt | Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Wörterbuch / Fremdsprachen |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Sprachwissenschaft | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-119-06347-7 / 1119063477 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-119-06347-6 / 9781119063476 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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