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English
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Harry Evans has edited everything from the urgent files of battlefield reporters to the complex thought processes of Henry Kissinger. He's even been knighted for his services to journalism. In DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR?, he brings his indispensable insight to us all in his definite guide to writing well. The right words are oxygen to our ideas, but the digital era, with all of its TTYL, LMK, and WTF, has been cutting off that oxygen flow. The compulsion...
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English
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"For nearly forty years this title has been the go-to grammar resource for students and teachers alike. Its time-tested approach blends direct grammar instruction with carefully sequenced practice to develop all language skills. It now includes pretests at the start of each chapter, updated grammar charts reflecting current usage and highlighting the differences between written and spoken English, article usage, a variety of high-interest readings,...
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Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
" A short and entertaining book on the modern art of writing well by New York Times bestselling author Steven Pinker Why is so much writing so bad, and how can we make it better? Is the English language being corrupted by texting and social media? Do the kids today even care about good writing? Why should any of us care? In The Sense of Style, the bestselling linguist and cognitive scientist Steven Pinker answers these questions and more. Rethinking...
Author
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
1965.
Language
English
Description
This is the first French grammar designed specifically for adults with limited learning time who wish to acquire a knowledge of simple, everyday spoken French, and who have no need of all the archaic, highly literary, and seldom used forms that must be covered in a conventional grammar. It is not a simplified study, but a selective grammar that points out many time-saving short cuts. Constantly drawing comparisons with English construction, it covers...
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Series
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English
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"This new edition of Painless Grammar provides students with a lighthearted, step-by-step approach to understanding English grammar. Inside you'll find: comprehensive coverage of English grammar, including parts of speech, punctuation, examples on constructing sentences by using grammar rules, and much more; painless tips, common pitfalls, sample sentences, instructive tables and sidebars; brain tickler quizzes and answers throughout each chapter...
10) Verbs
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Language
English
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"Provides an introduction to verbs, explaining what they are, and looking at how they function in sentences."--
12) Prepositions
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Language
English
Description
"Explains what prepositions are, presents examples, discusses prepositional phrases, dangling prepositions, objects of prepositions, and tricky prepositions."--
13) Interjections
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Language
English
Description
"Explains what an interjection is and provides examples of several kinds."--
14) Nouns
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English
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"Provides an introduction to nouns, explaining what they are, and looking at how they function in sentences."--
15) Pronouns
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English
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"Explains what pronouns are, describes various kinds, presents examples, and includes quick tips and an exercise."--
16) Adjectives
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English
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"Provides an introduction to adjectives, explaining what they are, and looking at how they function in a sentences."--
17) Adverbs
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Language
English
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"Provides an introduction to adverbs, explaining what they are, and looking at how they function in a sentences."--
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English
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"Grasping the intricacies of the English language doesn't need to be tricky, and this down-to-earth guide breaks everything down in ways that make sense--Revealing rules, tips, and tricks to eliminate confusion and gain clarity, English Grammar For Dummies gives you everything you need to communicate with confidence! Good grammar lays the foundation for speaking and writing clearly. This easy-to-follow book will help you become a more articulate,...
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Language
English
Description
A classic developmental skills text for lower-intermediate and intermediate students of English as a second or foreign language, Fundamentals of English Grammar is a reference grammar as well as a stimulating and teachable classroom text. While keeping the same basic approach and material as in earlier editions, the third edition more fully develops communicative and interactive language-learning activities. Some of the new features are: numerous...
