Grammar Essentials for Dummies - 9780470618370

Your concise and fun guide to mastering good grammar

Need to brush up on your grammar pronto? This easy-to-use guide teaches you all the tricks of the grammar trade to help you communicate accurately and effectively. From making peace between subjects and verbs to using commas and apostrophes correctly, you'll improve your writing and English skills in no time!

Grasp grammar nitty-gritty-understand what grammar is and how to put it to work in the real world

start with your subjectsùidentify subjects, make subjects and verbs agree, and work with difficult subjects

Prepare for pronounsùpair them with nouns, choose between singular and plural pronouns, and master the use of possessive pronouns

Construct a complete sentenceù steer clear of fragments and run-ons, join ideas, and watch out for danglers

Understand adjectives and adverbsù find them, place them, choose between them, and avoid common mistakes

Improve your writingù identify your audience, add meaning with strong verbs, and spice up boring sentences

Open the book and find:

Clear explanations of vital grammar rules

Examples of correct and incorrect usage

Strategies for solving grammatical dilemmas

Punctuation principles

The basics of capital letters

How to choose the right words (such as whose vs. who's)

Tips for tackling troublemakers such as double negatives and indirect objects

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