Just the Basics of English Grammar: A workbook for the most common writing problems
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| Rating | : | 4.10 (731 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0692228764 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 140 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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. Sheldon Lawrence has taught English at both the high school and college level for fifteen years
About the Author Sheldon Lawrence has taught English at both the high school and college level for fifteen years.
Topics covered in this workbook include sentence fragments, run-on sentences, punctuation, shifts in tense, faulty parallelism, wordy sentences, tips for improving style, and more.. Just the Basics of English Grammar provides an affordable, minimalist approach to teaching sentence correctness and style. Just the Basics of English Grammar teaches only the most common and necessary grammar rules in clear, easy to understand language. Many grammar workbooks are not only overpriced, but tend to overwhelm readers with long explanations or dwell on uncommon exceptions to the rules. Each section is followed by several exercises and answer keys so you can practice the concepts and polish your writing skills
"Accessible, Intelligent, Simple, and Useful- A Great Find" according to Shaun. As a new Language Arts teacher, I am always looking for something that is relevant without being tedious or cumbersome. This workbook does just that. It is accessible, interesting, and covers the basics without worrying about nonsensical terminology that students will never actually use. The ideas presented are clear and concise in a way that it could easily be integrated into any academic unit as a way to teach, or even remind, students how to . A Good Reminder Samantha I got this because I am On the Pathways BYU Idaho Online Program. And It is not required to have a book but since it had the option. So I figured why not get it. Totally worth it. I could always use a reminder on the basics. And I can do all I can with it while I Study. It's Smaller/ thiner than I expected, But IT has all the basics anyone needs to remember from language/reading.. "Perfect Refresher!" according to Sweet P. Most people who need a grammar refresher have been inundated with stacks of data that buries their meager hopes for ever learning grammar. This workbook is to the point, and then with the exercises after the lessons, it is an ideal text for refresher grammar. What I love about this book is that it is doable, yet it covers all of the basics. Nicely done.