Never make a grammatical mistake again with this essential, comprehensive resource for all your writing needs. Everyone wants to produce writing that is clear, concise, and grammatically accurate, but getting to that point is not always easy. If you’ve ever had difficulty finding the right phrase to complete a simple sentence or have struggled to put a complicated thought into words, The Only Grammar and Style Workbook You’ll Ever Need is for you. In this book, grammar savant Susan Thurman guides you through the complexities of spelling, usage, and style in the English language. Her comprehensive drills show you how to: -Find the right words -Identify the parts of speech -Recognize elements of a good sentence -Avoid common grammatical and punctuation mistakes -Write clearly and directly With more than 150 exercises and in-depth lessons, this workbook will quickly become your go-to resource for all your writing needs.
Never stress over a comma, colon, or dash again! The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need is the ideal resource for everyone who wants to produce writing that is clear, concise, and grammatically excellent. Whether you're creating perfect professional documents, spectacular school papers, or effective personal letters, you'll find this handbook indispensable. From word choice to punctuation to organization, English teacher Susan Thurman guides you through getting your thoughts on paper with polish. Using dozens of examples, The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need provides guidelines for: –Understanding the parts of speech and elements of a sentence –Avoiding the most common grammar and punctuation mistakes –Using correct punctuating in every sentence –Writing clearly and directly –Approaching writing projects, whether big or small Easy to follow and authoritative, The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need provides all the necessary tools to make you successful with every type of written expression.
Find yourself making faux pas with frequent malapropisms? Are you using the same banal terms, day in and day out? Have friends pointed out your overuse of platitudes or your plebeian vocabulary? Improve it and pick up a few neologisms along the way with 1,001 Words for Success, a myriad list of frequently looked-up words in BarCharts' handy three-panel format! 1,001 terms and their most common definitions, along with their part of speech, will enhance your writing, speaking, correspondence, reading comprehension, and presentations, whatever your bailiwick might be!
Never stress over a comma, colon, or dash again! The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need is the ideal resource for everyone who wants to produce writing that is clear, concise, and grammatically excellent. Whether you're creating perfect professional documents, spectacular school papers, or effective personal letters, you'll find this handbook indispensable. From word choice to punctuation to organization, English teacher Susan Thurman guides you through getting your thoughts on paper with polish. Using dozens of examples, The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need provides guidelines for: –Understanding the parts of speech and elements of a sentence –Avoiding the most common grammar and punctuation mistakes –Using correct punctuating in every sentence –Writing clearly and directly –Approaching writing projects, whether big or small Easy to follow and authoritative, The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need provides all the necessary tools to make you successful with every type of written expression.
This best-of, quick reference thesaurus will ensure you find the perfect word faster than an internet search or 300 page book. In 6 laminated pages, the words handpicked by our wordsmith Erin Brenner (speaker, writer, and contributor to thesaurus and vocabulary-related websites) are selections based on twenty plus years of word-choice through her editorial expertise. These powerful words can raise everything from test scores to social status. Essays and speeches with a broad yet expertly honed vocabulary have elevated people to the highest forms of leadership. Those leaders say the use of the right word at the right instant is crucial. In school, with the right vocabulary in your toolbox, the better grades you will build. In business, communication skills can make or break a career. Have the best selection handy for reference while writing, memorizing or preparing a speech. 6 page laminated guide includes: Well over 1001 words with definitions Part of speech signified per word Words include best synonym & antonym per word Select homophones included
Teaches strategies for success on multiple-choice tests involving vocabulary and spelling. Practice problems are designed to reinforce verbal skills, including the correct use of synonyms, antonyms, and word analogies. Focuses on words in context through reading comprehension and sentence completion questions and fosters spelling skills.
Only a few dozen spelling mistakes account for the majority of all errors. If you learn these common errors and how to correct and avoid them, your spelling ability will increase dramatically. Goof Proof Spelling covers these most common errors in mini-lessons with 25 goof-proof rules that clearly explain the typical error and how to prevent it. Moreover, you'll be shown easy ways to banish the big blunders from your writing, to quickly enhance your spelling. The book also contains a list of troublesome words that are frequently misspelled, as well as technology, business, literary, legal, and foreign language words. Plus, you'll also find a brief overview of some word fundamentals, making this book a key companion for the learner on the go.