With Grammar Step by Step with Pictures, by Ralph S. Boggs and Robert J. Dixon, younger students and visual learners can easily master grammar concepts and basic vocabulary. A consistent six-page lesson format, filled with focused grammar presentations, abundant exercises, and precise illustrations, makes Grammar Step by Step with Pictures ideal for grammar instruction, concentrated practice, or self-study. Features 46 graded lessons present and recycle essential structures of English and introduce more than 800 basic vocabulary words. Updated content reflects new technologies, changing gender roles, and the cultural diversity of today's classroom. Illustrations on every page enhance comprehension for beginning students and visual learners. New Quick Grammar Reference section allows for quick review of essential structures and principles.
Looking for an easy-to-use guide to English grammar? This handy introduction covers all the basics of the subject, using a simple and straightforward style. Students will find the book's step-by-step approach easy to follow and be encouraged by its non-technical language. Requiring no prior knowledge of English grammar, the information is presented in small steps, with objective techniques to help readers apply concepts. With clear explanations and well chosen examples, the book gives students the tools to understand the mysteries of English grammar as well as the perfect foundation from which to move on to more advanced topics.
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!
A systematic approach to writing clear, coherent, grammatically correct paragraphs for ESL students and native English speakers with limited knowledge of English grammar and sentence structure.
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.
Rooted in a deep and successful tradition of understanding the parts of speech and the relationships of sentence components, Sentence Diagramming combines solid grammar instruction with extensive sentence diagramming exercises to improve writing.
Understanding how English grammar works can be quite daunting; even more so if English is not your native tongue. However, in today's competitive world you need to get the grammar right, especially in written English. Whether you write simple business emails or complicated academic papers and whether you are a professional or a student, using the correct grammar will give you a competitive edge because it helps you get your message across more clearly and shows that you pay attention to detail. This book offers you a basic introduction to the grammar rules of English. This book focuses on the different parts of speech and shows you how to use English correctly. It is structured in the form of lessons, each ending with at least one short exercise to help you check your understanding of what you've learned in that lesson. At the end of the book you'll find longer exercises mixing everything together. You can use this book not only to learn English grammar but also as a basic reference guide when you are unsure of how to structure a sentence and which words to use.If you want to understand the basics of English grammar and improve your language skills, This book will guide you every step of the way.
