{"product_id":"basic-english-grammar-for-dummies","title":"Basic English Grammar for Dummies","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eGeraldine Woods\u003c\/b\u003e is a grammarian. She has more than 35 years of teaching experience and is the author of more than 50 books. Her friendly style and good humor make learning easy. She is a lifelong New Yorker and blogs about public grammar transgressions at www.grammarianinthecity.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Basic English Grammar 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Getting a Grip on Grammar 11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Language in Action 25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Meeting the Parts of Speech 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: People to See, Places to Go, Things to Remember: Recognizing Nouns 37\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Perfecting Pronouns 51\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Doing and Being Words: Verbs 67\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Describing with Adjectives and Adverbs 83\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Building Relationships with Prepositions 101\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Connecting and Commenting: Conjunctions and Interjections 113\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Creating Correct Sentences 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Making Progress: Verbs Ending in -ing 127\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Putting the Past in Order: The Perfect Tenses 139\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Seeking Subjects 153\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Adding Meaning with Complements 169\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Writing Complete Sentences 183\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Punctuation and Capitalization 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Applying Apostrophes Accurately 199\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Catching a Break with Commas 213\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Who Said What: Quotation Marks 229\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Going Big: Capital Letters 243\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Grammar in Action 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Texting, Emailing, and Posting 261\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Presentation Slides and Bulleted Lists 271\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Writing at School and on the Job 283\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Fine-Tuning Your Writing 297\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Tricky Word Traps 299\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Avoiding Common Mistakes 311\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Finishing Touches: Advanced Grammar Topics 323\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7: The Part of Tens 339\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Spelling Tips to Remember 341\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Five \"Always\" and Five \"Never\" Rules of English Grammar 347\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex 351\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eGrammar guidance for those who need it\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The English language can be quirky. \u003ci\u003eBasic English Grammar For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eguides you through the essentials and clears up the most common sources of confusion, so you speak and write correctly. You'll get answers to your most pressing grammar questions. When do we use \u003ci\u003ewhose \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003ewho's\u003c\/i\u003e? Are \u003ci\u003ey'all \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eain't \u003c\/i\u003ereal words? And what -- exactly -- is the deal with pronouns these days? In this updated edition, grammarian Geraldine Woods uses her humorous, lighthearted style to make learning English engaging and stress-free. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCorrect use of verb tenses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eActive and passive voice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips for improved writing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbbreviations and conventions in texting and social media\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepositions and conjunctions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll about quotation marks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon mistakes to avoid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour go-to guide for expressing yourself correctly in the most spoken language in the world\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBasic English Grammar For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the bestselling grammar guide that's perfect for readers who want to improve their knowledge of the English language. This well-rounded primer covers the building blocks of English grammar, giving you an introduction to parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, and more. Real-world examples help you understand the rules of Standard English -- and when you can break them! You can test your progress with quiz questions on every topic. This updated edition explains current usage (including pronouns and presentation slides) and gives you handy rules to remember, so you can speak and write with confidence. Make the English language learning process engaging and stress-free with this Dummies guide. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, and capitalization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecome a better writer and get answers to all your questions about English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognize and avoid common grammar mistakes and misuse of words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply your grammar knowledge in everyday scenarios at work, in school, and in general communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who's new to the English language or needs a little refresher on tricky grammar rules will enjoy \u003ci\u003eBasic English Grammar For Dummies.\u003c\/i\u003e This book makes learning the English language accessible so you can feel confident at work, in school, and in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Woods, Geraldine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e For Dummies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2024-04-02\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Language Arts \u0026amp; Disciplines \/ Grammar \u0026amp; Punctuation|Education \/ Teaching \/ Subjects - Language Arts|Language Arts \u0026amp; Disciplines \/ Study \u0026amp; Teaching|Language Arts \u0026amp; Disciplines \/ Linguistics \/ Etymology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e English language|Grammar|Handbooks and manuals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.2 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781394244720\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781394244720\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52374519021849,"sku":"SP-9781394244720","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781394244720_spiral.png?v=1778476782","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/basic-english-grammar-for-dummies","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}