An invaluable guide to the world of good grammar which breaks down the barriers that prevent so many articulate, intelligent people from communicating effectively.

Grammar & vocabulary - English.

Collins Easy Learning Grammar is an accessible guide to English grammar and punctuation. With clear, concise explanations on everything from adverbs to word order, and from apostrophes to semicolons, this book is indispensable for understanding correct usage. Collins Easy Learning Grammar is a uniquely helpful guide to all areas of English grammar and punctuation, providing clear guidance through the intricacies of the English language. Each grammatical and punctuation point is clearly described in a user-friendly format that combines explanations with examples from modern English.

An invaluable guide to the world of good grammar which breaks down the barriers that prevent so many articulate, intelligent people from communicating effectively. Picking up a book on grammar takes courage, but the learner can take heart from the fact that many of the great writers, including Charlotte Bronte, were hopeless at grammar at school. Her teachers complained that she 'knew nothing of grammar', and could read only 'tolerably' and write 'indifferently'. Yet though learning and obeying the rules of grammar won't automatically bestow the grace and excellence of a Bronte on your writing, learning how written language works will certainly improve your communication skills, step by practical step. The guide features: - the thirteen gremlins of grammar, from apostrophes to verbs- the point of sentence construction- the writing of good English- witty cartoons by Hunt Emerso

Indispensable grammar support for ages 9+, this lively handbook provides short, clear definitions of all key grammatical concepts plus lots of examples, tips on spelling, and dictionary and thesaurus work. Essential information covered in this guide includes: / Parts of speech (Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Interjections, Spotting Parts of Speech) / Word building (Affixes - Prefixes and Suffixes; Derivatives and Compounds) / Spelling guide (Three simple rules for better spelling; Eleven general rules) / Using a dictionary (Alphabetical order, Pronunciation, Parts of speech, Phrases and idioms, Word origins) / Synonyms and antonyms (Using a thesaurus to find synonyms, Making antonyms) / The Sentence (Word order, Phrases, Clauses, Types of sentence, Sentence construction) / Punctuation (Ending a sentence, Punctuation within sentences, Punctuation within words, Punctuation of speech, Punctuation of plays / The Paragraph (The topic sentence, Types of paragraph, Writing a paragraph, Using connectives, Sentence variation) / Special uses of language (Register, Standard English, Informal language, Special effects)

This reference grammar has been developed for advanced students and teachers of English. The result of a thorough analysis of written and spoken language, this book provides a clear and detailed picture of modern English grammar. The clear layout, as well