"Monsters such as zombies, werewolves, and ghouls explain basic rules of grammar, including correct punctuation, appropriate word choices, and contractions"--
Learn basic grammar principles and literary techniques such as alliteration, metaphors, and hyperbole. Fuzzy on punctuation? Bamboozled by adverbs? Perplexed by the difference between idioms and irony? This Know-Nonsense Guide to Grammar is packed with simple definitions (commas are used to separate words in a sentence and help readers know when to pause), memorable examples (The vampire loves cooking, his teddy bear, and his goldfish.), and funny illustrations that make the rules of language easy to understand. Turn each page to learn the basic rules of grammar and parts of speech, and discover the literary devices that make good writers great, including alliteration, similes, hyperbole, and much more. Turning what can at times be dry topics into something approachable and fun, The Know-Nonsense Guide to Grammar is sure to delight readers of all ages. Flex your literary muscles, and soon you'll be a regular wordsmith!
English grammar has never been so much fun! This delightful guide to the eight parts of speech is full of practical information and peppered with so many entertaining examples, you might not even notice you're learning about grammar! From the essentials of nouns and verbs, to the strange quirks of interjections and pronouns, to whether you can end a sentence with a preposition or start one with a conjunction, this guide tackles it all.
Stressed over syntax? Unsure about noun/verb agreement? Afraid to commit a grammatical faux pas? Fear not, dear reader. You have found yourself the perfect guide to proper grammar and style. This refresher on the modern rules of writing will help you regain your masterful grip of the English language. With plenty of instruction as well as a little pomp, this book entertains as it enlightens, making your reading experience enjoyable and your knowledge sound.
"An examination of the rules behind English grammar, focusing on the components known as sentences and punctuation, whose various forms and types provide the fundamental structures of writing"--Provided by publisher.
This book is for anyone who wants to improve his or her knowledge of grammar and punctuation. It is written by an author who thinks that learning grammar should be fun. Plenty of sound and meticulous advice is offered in this friendly, enthusiastic guide.
Written in an easy-to-understand style and packed with plenty of imaginative and exciting examples, this series clarifies rules, offers practical help to the struggling young wordsmith and generally leads an enjoyable way through the tangled thicket that is - or is that which is? - English grammar.
A hilarious, informative guide to language and grammar inspired by America’s favorite maverick. It would seem to go without saying that a strong understanding of how to use language properly and effectively is a requisite for success in the 21st century. And yet, increasingly even some of America’s most prominent public figures and leaders seem to have only the most tenuous grasp of how to put together a coherent sentence or paragraph. No individual could be more representative of this unfortunate national tendency than Sarah Palin—the former Governor of Alaska, Fox News pundit, and now campaign surrogate for Donald Trump (another public figure with only a passing familiarity with how to use the English language). Time and again, Ms. Palin finds ways to bungle basic tenets of vocabulary, syntax, and grammar, often giving speeches or interviews that upon reexamination read more like the drunken ravings of someone unhinged. But it is for this very reason that Ms. Palin can be a great example for all Americans. Often it is only possible to learn from making mistakes, and Ms. Palin has made plenty. This book will be a guide that uses the colorful and chaotic language of Ms. Palin to illustrate key lessons of how (not) to write and speak well.