a comprehensive guide & workbook to boost your writing skills Peters, Mark creator author. text monographic eng

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351 pages ; 24 cm "Grammar can be an intimidating subject, even for grown-ups. Yet many people, from college students to professionals, need to learn--or relearn--the essentials. Loaded with easy-to-follow explanations, helpful examples, and plenty of opportunities ofr practical application, this guide makes learning and using proper grammar simple. Topics covered include: tips for mastering nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and other parts of speech; easy-to-follow explanations of subject-verb agreement, tense, sentence structure, and more; guidance for constructing compelling clauses, phrases, sentences, and paragraphs; advice on writing well-organized reports, essays, and emails; more than 100 practice exercises so you can test yourself on what you've learned. Whether you're entering the workforce, preparing for a new role, or learning English as a second language, 'Grammar for grown-ups' is the easy way to ensure your written communication is polished and precise" Introduction Part 1: Introduction to grammar and style. - - Part 2: Grammar basics. - - Part 3: Using the parts of speech to build sentences. - - Part 4: Writing with style. - - Part 5: Fine-tuning the mechanics. Mark Peters, PhD. Includes index. “Updated and reprinted from ‘Idiot’s guides : Grammar and style” - - Cover. English language Grammar English language Rhetoric PE 1112 P48 2025 9780593965207 260302 20260303160840.0