Grammar 101: From Split Infinitives to Dangling Participles, an Essential Guide to Understanding Grammar

Hardback

Main Details

Title Grammar 101: From Split Infinitives to Dangling Participles, an Essential Guide to Understanding Grammar
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Kathleen Sears
SeriesAdams 101
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:288
Dimensions(mm): Height 181,Width 133
Category/GenreLanguage - reference and general
Usage and grammar guides
ISBN/Barcode 9781507203590
ClassificationsDewey:428.2
Audience
General
Illustrations 8-page color insert with 20 photos

Publishing Details

Publisher Adams Media Corporation
Imprint Adams Media Corporation
Publication Date 18 May 2017
Publication Country United States

Description

Learn the rules of the English language with this easy and engaging style guide. Grammar is complicated. But many textbooks and style guides are often so long and tedious that even English teachers use them as a classroom doorstop. Grammar 101 is a fun, comprehensive guide focusing on the essentials of grammar. With simple explanations and entertaining examples, you can learn everything you need to know to employ commas, semicolons, and em dashes with confidence. You'll even be prepared to wrangle your run-on sentences and sharpen your syntax with ease. So whether you're looking for an introduction to the rules of grammar or a refresher to keep on your desk, Grammar 101 has all the answers.

Author Biography

Kathleen Sears has a wide array of interests and enjoys taking a deep dive into new subject matter. She is the author of American Government 101, Mythology 101, US History 101, Grammar 101, and Weather 101.

Reviews

"We still need grammatical standards, of course, and Kathleen Sears serves them up fresh in Grammar 101. Clear and concise, this convenient guide offers everything from spelling mnemonics, faulty comparison, and sentence fragments. This hardbound book is the size of a small paperback, making it a handy and durable rock of reference for any writer's desk." * Creators Syndicate, Inc. *