{"product_id":"english-grammar-essentials-for-dummies-australian","title":"English Grammar Essentials for Dummies (Australian)","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\u003eWendy M Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, editor and educator. She has taught effective communication in classroom and business environments for over 20 years. \u003cb\u003eGeraldine Woods\u003c\/b\u003e has taught grammar for over 25 years. \u003cb\u003eLesley J Ward\u003c\/b\u003e is a founding member of the UK Society for Editors and Proofreaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe must-know parts of speech\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunicate clearly and effectively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid common mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster the basics of good grammar with this concise guide\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a quick grammar refresher? \u003ci\u003eEnglish Grammar Essentials For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, Australian Edition, contains the core concepts you need for more accurate and effective communication. From basic sentence structure and punctuation to better writing style, this user-friendly guide will help you refine the writing and speaking skills you use every day! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple explanations of key grammar concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to use quotation marks, commas and colons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear rules for using capital letters and numerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen common mistakes and how to fix them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Grappling with Grammar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrasping Grammar: Good and Proper 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing Aussie English 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving a Quick Squiz at Aussie Words 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing Levels of English 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImpressing with formal English 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChatting in informal English 11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabelling Words 12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNouns 12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePronouns 12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerbs 13\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjectives 13\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdverbs 14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerbals 14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeterminers 14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepositions 15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConjunctions 15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Controlling Verbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerifying Verbs 17\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappening with action verbs 18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing with linking verbs 18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelping out in verb groups 20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding the whole verb 21\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimplifying Subjects 22\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocating the subject 22\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaring the complete subject 22\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUncovering a hidden subject 23\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommanding an implied subject 23\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking Subjects and Verbs Agree 24\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparating singles from plurals 24\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjusting verbs to match subjects 25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching two subjects 27\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking like Verbs: Verbals 28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipating with participles 28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaming gerunds 28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefining infinitives 30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Completing Sentences\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving Subject-Verb Pairs 31\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpressing Complete Thoughts 32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating Completeness with Clauses 33\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding clauses 33\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTelling main from dependent clauses 34\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidering Fragments 36\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragmented subject-verb pair 36\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragmented ideas 37\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContemplating Complements 38\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReceiving direct objects 39\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaring complete objects 40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying the direct object or complement 41\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognising indirect objects 42\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompleting Linking Verbs 43\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplementing the Object 44\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Peaking with Pronouns\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching Pronouns with Nouns 46\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoiding Vague Pronoun Use 46\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing Singular and Plural Pronouns 47\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairing Pronouns with Collective Nouns 48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelecting Pronouns as Subjects 49\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching more than one subject 50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelecting pronouns as objects 51\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing Who or Whom 51\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparing with Pronouns 52\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwning Possessive Pronouns 52\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReflecting on Reflexive Pronouns 53\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Modifying with Descriptions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding Meaning with Adjectives 55\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribing with Adjectives 56\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocating adjectives 57\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding adjectives to nouns 57\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding adjectives to pronouns 59\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing adjectives with linking verbs 59\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribing with Adverbs 60\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding adverbs 60\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing adverbs to describe other describing words 61\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing adverbs to modify a complete statement 62\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMisplacing Descriptions 63\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDangling a Description in Space 64\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquinting Descriptions 66\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Punctuating for Meaning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConquering Commas 67\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing commas in lists 68\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAddressing people directly 70\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoting introductory and concluding words 71\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding extra detail with pairs of commas 72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnecting commas with conjunctions 73\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAiring All about Apostrophes 74\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing apostrophes in contractions 74\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwning apostrophes of possession 75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimplifying Semicolons 79\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHinging complete thoughts 79\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoining with conjuncts 79\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparating in lists 80\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClarifying Colons 80\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting up long lists 81\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting up extracts 81\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpanding on an idea 81\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDealing with Dashes 82\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the humble hyphen with words 82\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the humble hyphen with numbers 83\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbracing Em and En Dashes 84\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Choosing Capital Letters and Numerals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovering the Basics of Capitalisation 87\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeaking officially 88\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAddressing family 88\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapitalising directions 89\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding geographical capital letters 89\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalking about history 90\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferring to times and times of year 91\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking at titles 91\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeciding When to Use Numerals 93\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Avoiding Tricky Situations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEliminating Sexist Pronouns 96\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing Between Adjectives and Adverbs 97\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing between good and well 98\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing between real and really 98\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing Clear with Even, Almost and Only 99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Connection Between Which, That and the Comma 101\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating Clear Comparisons 102\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControlling regular comparisons 102\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastering irregular comparisons 104\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEradicating illogical comparisons 104\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorytelling in Past or Present Tense 105\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing past or present tense 105\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixing tenses 106\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing between done and did 107\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing lie, lay, laid, lain 108\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching Up Two-Part Conjunctions 109\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnding the Problem with I or Me 110\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEditing Out Empty Subjects: Its, Here and There 112\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnding a Sentence with a Preposition 113\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Reporting Speech and Quoting Others\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuoting Someone Else 115\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePunctuating Block Quotations 116\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoining the Dots with Ellipses 118\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePutting Brackets within Quotations 119\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecording Titles 121\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWriting Conversation: Quotation Marks 122\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndicating indirect speech 122\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDealing with direct speech 123\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowing a change of speaker 129\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWriting someone's thought 131\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating Scare Quotes: Aerial Quotation Marks 132\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Writing with Style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding Better Sentences 133\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairing equal ideas: Coordination 133\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemoting lesser ideas: Subordination 135\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating logic with coordination and subordination 137\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarying sentence patterns 138\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding the Right Voice: Active and Passive 139\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating Writing That Flows: Cohesion 143\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePutting ideas in order: Sequencing 144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnecting ideas with transition words 145\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing Absolutely Clear: Plain English 146\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoiding word-wasting 147\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelecting the best words 148\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStaying positive 149\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Creating More Accurate Documents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummarising with Bullet Point Lists 151\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandling Addresses and Dates 153\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding addresses 154\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDealing with the date 154\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilling in the Rules for Abbreviations 155\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStretching out acronyms 156\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClearing up initialisms 157\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsuring Effective Emails 157\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablishing who, why and what 158\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAverting potential disaster 159\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocussing on Visual Presentations 160\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresenting Perfect Bibliographies 162\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding author-date system versus documentary-note system 162\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefining a reference list 163\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Ten Solutions to the Most Common Grammar Errors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding Apostrophes (Or Not) 167\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching Agreement 168\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStaying in the Right Tense 169\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplicing Sentences with a Comma 169\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning Sentences On 170\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragmenting Sentences 170\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMisplacing Modifiers 170\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing When to Use Subject and Object Pronouns 171\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelecting Prepositions 171\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfusing 'Of' with 'Have' 172\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex 173\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe fun and easy way to learn essential grammar rules, common usage errors, and other key concepts in the English language - written specifically for the Australian audience\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the rules of English is key to being an effective communicator--at work, at school, or anywhere else. If you struggle with the rules--and who hasn't--\u003ci\u003eEnglish Grammar Essentials For Dummies, Australian Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is the book for you. Covering just the basics you need, the book boils the rules of grammar down to the core concepts that will make you a better communicator in any and every aspect of your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for students, job hunters, adult learners, those who speak English as a second language, and anyone who wants to make a good impression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers the vital essentials needed for better written communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServes as an excellent refresher course for professionals whose primary mode of communication is increasingly electronic and written\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear and understandable writing can be the key to success in almost any professional field. 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