Essentials Of English Grammar A Quick Guide To Good English

Perplexed by prepositions? Stymied by semicolons? Solve the puzzle of good grammar.A quick reference for people with grammar questions and an excellent primer for anyone learning the basics,Essentials of English Grammarfeatures a glossary of grammar terms and updated coverage of stylistic conventions.Easy-to-follow examples guide you through the rules for parts of speech, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, frequently confused words, and much more. Also included are important style tips on how to write with economy, clarity, and accuracy.An indispensable, easy-to-use reference to the English language,Essentials of English Grammarincludes information on:Grammar Essentials Parts of speech and their functions Pronoun-antecedent agreement Common errors in using verb tenses Correct use of punctuation and punctuation style Sentence constructions Errors to avoid with prepositions Spelling and word division Correct use of capitalization, abbreviations, and numbersStyle Considerations Effective sentence patterns Brevity in writing Using words that are specific and concrete for clarity Achieving accuracy Salutations and titles Gender-inclusive languageAppendixes Principal parts of irregular verbs Verb-preposition combinations Frequently confused words Frequently misspelled wordsBaugh, L Sue is the author of 'Essentials Of English Grammar A Quick Guide To Good English', published 2005 under ISBN 9780071457088 and ISBN 0071457089.