The only French language guide focusing exclusively on pronouns and/or prepositions--two areas of particular concern to language learners Features dozens of exercises in a variety of formats, including fill-in-the-blank, translations, and sentence rewrites
The Preposition Book is intended as a thorough guide and workbook to address students’ questions and misconceptions regarding English prepositions and improve their ability to use prepositions fluently. The book comprehensively covers prepositions and also provides opportunities to practice many other essential points of English grammar and usage practice. The Preposition Book is organized by level of difficulty but was written for intermediate-level students. Many exercises are included within each chapter, and Putting It Together and Expansion Exercises are designed to give students even more opportunity to practice. A Comprehensive Test appears at the end of each chapter.
Based on the successful approach of the Practice Makes Perfect series, Italian Pronouns and Prepositions offers a clear and engaging presentation of all aspects of pronoun and preposition usage, combined with extensive practice, for beginning and intermediate language learners. This new edition features a new review chapter that allows learners to pull together the grammar skills they’ve acquired. About the Book This new edition in the successful Practice Makes Perfect series, Practice Makes Perfect: Italian Pronouns and Prepositions offers a detailed examination of these two essential aspects of grammar, which language learners need to master to communicate with confidence. Learners of a foreign language often have difficulty with these areas because the usage of pronouns or prepositions rarely translates directly from English to the new language. Thus, language learners need much more practice in the areas of pronoun and preposition usage than is provided in general grammar books. This book provides clear explanations of the usage of pronouns and prepositions, followed by practical examples illustrating and clarifying each point. Extensive and varied exercises provide ample opportunity to practice. Answers to all questions are provided at the back of the book, providing immediate feedback. The new edition features a brand-new review chapter that allows learners to pull together the grammar skills they’ve acquired throughout the book. Key Selling Features New edition features a brand-new review chapter Details all aspects of pronoun and preposition usage Clarifies the subtleties of pronouns and prepositions that often escape language learners Highly varied and extensive exercises for practice Practical and high-frequency vocabulary used throughout Answer key provided for reference and quick feedback Combines the best elements of instruction and practice so readers find all they need in one book.
Barron’s ESL Proficiency Series: Prepositions provides comprehensive coverage of this most difficult topic in English grammar. The idiosyncratic nature of prepositions often makes them a barrier to achieving English language proficiency. Jean Yates offers clear explanations with lots of examples and opportunities to practice. Content is organized into simple 15-minute units each of which has its own practice exercises. An answer key is included in the back of the book. The ESL Profiency Series is a valuable tool for ESL teachers, tutors and learners who want to advance their English language skills for work, school or to prepare for proficiency tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, or TOEIC. It is ideal for independent study.
Welcome to the fascinating world of prepositions! If you want to speak English fluently, you need to learn and practice prepositions. Pronunciation and vocabulary are important, but the real secret of speaking well is to know how to connect your words and ideas so that people are able to understand you and interact with you. This book is intended for students of English as a second or foreign language who are, or will soon be, using English for professional, academic or social purposes-and for anyone interested in improving their conversation skills. With more than 2000 real-life examples, Prepositions by Example is an ideal companion for students, travelers and business people who need to learn English prepositions quickly and effectively.
Improve your English grammar You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by using proper English language and grammar. The ability to articulate and communicate effectively is a valuable asset in all aspects of life. From writing a research paper to giving a presentation at work or just holding a casual conversation with friends or family, strong verbal and written skills are necessities in everyday communication. English Grammar Workbook For Dummies is the perfect solution for sharpening the tools in your grammar kit, with lessons and plenty of practice opportunities to help reinforce learning. Whether you need to brush up on the finer points of punctuation, need help making sense of those pesky parts of speech—or anything in between—this approachable guide makes it fast and easy. • Find FREE quizzes for every chapter online • Handle pronouns with grace • Master plurals and possessives • Improve your proofreading skills Everyone benefits from using proper grammar and speech, and now you can too!
This bestselling book in the Practice Makes Perfect series treats Spanish pronouns and prepositions systematically in a worktext format. Containing concise, user-friendly explanations with generous and varied practice, the book helps students develop their knowledge of how and why pronouns and prepositions are used. Plus it encourages students to use the pronouns and prepositions in real-life contexts.