Book description
Improve the writing and speaking skills you use every day
Graceless with grammar? Perplexed by punctuation? Have no fear! This
second Australian edition of English Grammar For Dummies
explains everything from basic sentence structure to the finer points
of grammar. Packed with expert advice, this book will help you to
communicate more effectively and make the right impression every time.
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Structure sentences correctly Â- learn everything from
making verbs agree to understanding clauses
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Avoid and fix common mistakes Â- find out how to revise the
things your grammar checker underlines
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Punctuate like a professional Â- explore the correct use of
commas, apostrophes, colons, semicolons and dashes
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Polish your writing style Â- discover how good grammar and
good style go hand in hand
Open the book and find:
- Ways to accessorise with adjectives and adverbs
- Tips for pairing the correct pronoun with the noun
- Advice about how to use numerals in documents
- Hints for writing emails and slide presentations
- Explanations of errors missed by spell checkers
Learn to:
- Improve your writing and editing
- Understand and apply grammar rules
- Avoid common errors
- Connect grammar with style
Wendy M Anderson is an author, editor and educator. She has
taught effective communication in classroom and business environments
for over 20 years.
Geraldine Woods has taught grammar for over 25 years.
Lesley J Ward is a founding member of the UK Society for
Editors and Proofreaders.
