English Punctuation Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering English Punctuation


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Do you struggle with punctuation in your writing? Are you unsure of when to use a comma or how to properly indicate possession with an apostrophe? Look no further! "English Punctuation Made Easy" is here to help. In this comprehensive and accessible guide, you'll embark on a journey to master the art of punctuation in the English language. Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply someone who wants to improve their writing skills, this book provides a step-by-step approach to demystifying punctuation rules and enhancing the clarity and meaning of your writing. Starting with an introduction that highlights the importance of punctuation in English, you'll quickly understand the vital role it plays in effective communication. From there, each chapter focuses on a specific punctuation mark, providing clear explanations and practical examples to ensure you grasp its usage and placement. You'll explore the proper use of full stops (periods), commas, apostrophes, question marks, exclamation marks, colons, semi-colons, quotation marks, dashes, hyphens, parentheses, brackets, and ellipses. Through engaging explanations and helpful tips, you'll learn how to navigate these punctuation marks with confidence, avoiding common errors and creating polished writing. "English Punctuation Made Easy" also addresses common challenges and tricky situations, such as distinguishing between abbreviations and acronyms, punctuating quotes within quotes, and utilizing brackets for editorial clarifications. Each chapter is designed to reinforce your understanding, with practical exercises to test your newfound knowledge. No matter your level of expertise, this guide is tailored to meet your needs. Beginners will appreciate the clear explanations and gradual progression, while more advanced writers can use it as a handy reference for quick reminders and clarification. Say goodbye to punctuation confusion and hello to precise and impactful writing. With "English Punctuation Made Easy," you'll gain the essential skills to punctuate like a pro and elevate the quality of your written work. Start your punctuation journey today and unlock the power of effective communication.




The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation


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The bestselling workbook and grammar guide, revised and updated! Hailed as one of the best books around for teaching grammar, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation includes easy-to-understand rules, abundant examples, dozens of reproducible quizzes, and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar to middle and high schoolers, college students, ESL students, homeschoolers, and more. This concise, entertaining workbook makes learning English grammar and usage simple and fun. This updated 12th edition reflects the latest updates to English usage and grammar, and includes answers to all reproducible quizzes to facilitate self-assessment and learning. Clear and concise, with easy-to-follow explanations, offering "just the facts" on English grammar, punctuation, and usage Fully updated to reflect the latest rules, along with even more quizzes and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar Ideal for students from seventh grade through adulthood in the US and abroad For anyone who wants to understand the major rules and subtle guidelines of English grammar and usage, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation offers comprehensive, straightforward instruction.




The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation


Book Description

A revised and updated new edition of the bestselling workbook and grammar guide The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation is a concise, entertaining workbook and guide to English grammar, punctuation, and usage. This user-friendly resource includes simple explanations of grammar, punctuation, and usage; scores of helpful examples; dozens of reproducible worksheets; and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar to students of all ages. Appropriate for virtually any age range, this authoritative guide makes learning English grammar and usage simple and fun. This updated Eleventh Edition reflects the latest updates to English usage and grammar and features a fully revised two-color design and lay-flat binding for easy photocopying. Clear and concise, easy-to-follow, offering "just the facts" Fully updated to reflect the latest rules in grammar and usage along with new quizzes Ideal for students from seventh grade through adulthood in the US and abroad For anyone who wants to understand the major rules and subtle guidelines of English grammar and usage, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation offers comprehensive, straightforward instruction.




Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary


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The Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary is the ideal dictionary for advanced EFL/ESL learners. Easy to use and with a great CD-ROM - the perfect learner's dictionary for exam success. First published as the Cambridge International Dictionary of English, this new edition has been completely updated and redesigned. - References to over 170,000 words, phrases and examples explained in clear and natural English - All the important new words that have come into the language (e.g. dirty bomb, lairy, 9/11, clickable) - Over 200 'Common Learner Error' notes, based on the Cambridge Learner Corpus from Cambridge ESOL exams Plus, on the CD-ROM: - SMART thesaurus - lets you find all the words with the same meaning - QUICKfind - automatically looks up words while you are working on-screen - SUPERwrite - tools for advanced writing, giving help with grammar and collocation - Hear and practise all the words.




Eats, Shoots & Leaves


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We all know the basics of punctuation. Or do we? A look at most neighborhood signage tells a different story. Through sloppy usage and low standards on the internet, in email, and now text messages, we have made proper punctuation an endangered species. In Eats, Shoots & Leaves, former editor Lynne Truss dares to say, in her delightfully urbane, witty, and very English way, that it is time to look at our commas and semicolons and see them as the wonderful and necessary things they are. This is a book for people who love punctuation and get upset when it is mishandled. From the invention of the question mark in the time of Charlemagne to George Orwell shunning the semicolon, this lively history makes a powerful case for the preservation of a system of printing conventions that is much too subtle to be mucked about with.




English Grammar For Dummies


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A few years ago, a magazine sponsored a contest for the comment most likely to end a conversation. The winning entry? "I teach English grammar." Just throw that line out at a party; everyone around you will clam up or start saying "whom." Why does grammar make everyone so nervous? Probably because English teachers, for decades – no, for centuries – have been making a big deal out of grammar in classrooms, diagramming sentences and drilling the parts of speech, clauses, and verbals into students until they beg for mercy. Happily, you don't have to learn all those technical terms of English grammar – and you certainly don't have to diagram sentences – in order to speak and write correct English. So rest assured – English Grammar For Dummies will probably never make your English teacher's top-ten list of must-read books, because you won't have to diagram a single sentence. What you will discover are fun and easy strategies that can help you when you're faced with such grammatical dilemmas as the choice between "I" and "me," "had gone" and "went," and "who" and "whom." With English Grammar For Dummies, you won't have to memorize a long list of meaningless rules (well, maybe a couple in the punctuation chapter!), because when you understand the reason for a particular word choice, you'll pick the correct word automatically. English Grammar For Dummies covers many other topics as well, such as the following: Verbs, adjectives, and adverbs – oh my! Preposition propositions and pronoun pronouncements Punctuation: The lowdown on periods, commas, colons, and all those other squiggly marks Possession: It's nine-tenths of grammatical law Avoiding those double negative vibes How to spice up really boring sentences (like this one) Top Ten lists on improving your proofreading skills and ways to learn better grammar Just think how improving your speaking and writing skills will help you in everyday situations, such as writing a paper for school, giving a presentation to your company's big wigs, or communicating effectively with your family. You will not only gain the confidence in knowing you're speaking or writing well, but you'll also make a good impression on those around you!




First Illustrated Grammar and Punctuation


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Children will enjoy learning how English works with the help of this friendly, easy-to-follow guide. Clear explanations, fun illustrations and lively example sentences take young readers on a journey of understanding. This is the perfect introduction to grammar and punctuation. Step-by-step explanations introduce children to all the terms used in the National Curriculum and build a sound understanding of the English language. Clear example sentences reinforce learning at every stage and add humour and fun. Fun quizzes throughout the book are carefully designed to test children's knowledge and build confidence in writing and speaking. Includes links to websites with games and activiites to help children with their grammar, punctuation and writing.




Help Your Kids with Language Arts


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If English is sounding like a foreign language, make it easy and effortless with the ultimate study guide. This visual reference book takes you through all the different parts of the English language, leaving you ready to help your children tackle the trickiest of subjects. DK's unique study aid encourages parents and children to work together as a team to understand and use all aspects of the English language, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling. This latest title in the best-selling Help Your Kids series... combines pictures, diagrams, instructions, and examples to cover the components of the school syllabus, while building knowledge, boosting confidence, and aiding understanding. With your support, children can overcome the challenges of English, leaving them calm, confident, and exam ready. Series Overview: DK's bestselling Help Your Kids With series contains crystal-clear visual breakdowns of important subjects. Simple graphics and jargon-free text are key to making this series a user-friendly resource for frustrated parents who want to help their children get the most out of school.




Oxford A-Z of Grammar and Punctuation


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This work provides the basic information about grammar and punctuation that people need on a day-to-day basis. Arranged A to Z, it contains entries for standard grammatical terms as well as dealing with specific questions of usage.




My Dog Bites the English Teacher


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This book shows writers age 15 and up how to identify and fix fragments, comma splices, run-ons, commas, apostrophes, and other common mistakes using a logical, step-by-step method that always works.