This fun, engaging book is the perfect introduction to how English works. It's packed with tips and tricks for getting to grips with verbs, pronouns, commas and more - all brought to life by Shaw Nielsen's bright, quirky illustrations. With over 100 flaps to lift. Clear, expert-checked tips and techniques.
Jensen’s Punctuation is a punctuation rule book with page after page of examples for students to work through. It has been developed with constant repetition for long-term retention and includes exercises taken from classical literature. All of the answer keys for exercises and tests are included with this one volume. Students completing this course will learn valuable skills. the five basic rules for compound sentences that solve 75-90% of your punctuation problems.how to use the punctuation index to help you master all the punctuation rules worth knowing.the three types of key words and how they signal what type of punctuation is needed, if any.what kinds of words in what kinds of situations need capitals and how to identify them in sentences.when and when not to use a comma with modifiers occurring in various positions in a sentence.how to correctly use the semicolon in the most common situation in which it occurs.
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.
A new illustrated dictionary full of clear, straightforward explanations to understand the underlying rules of grammar and punctuation. Includes explanations of the rules of grammar and punctuation, descriptions of parts of speech and lots of examples to reinforce understanding. A must-read for children and adults alike!
An innovative approach to what is the basis of strong math skills, this book is perfect for parents and children to share on the road to learning about adding and subtracting.
Join a group of friendly animals to discover the difference between suffixes and prefixes and main and subordinate clauses. The book covers the formation of compound nouns, conjunctions, prepositions, linking clauses, the present perfect tense, paragraphs and inverted commas. The durable, wipe-clean pages allow children to practise again and again.
Enter the world of bugs and butterflies in this visually stimulating flap book. Follow a caterpillar as it hatches out of an egg, discover what makes butterflies' wings shine, and look inside a bee hive and other incredible bug homes. A fantastic source of information for children interested in the world of bugs. Illustrations: Full colour throughout
A great dictionary to help children understand the rules of Grammar and Punctuation. An easy-to-use guide to grammar and punctuation with sections on nouns, pronouns, verbs, apostrophes, quotation marks and more. Clear explanations, fun illustrations and lively example sentences will help children develop their writing style and skills and there are short quizzes to test their knowledge. A useful reference book for home and school.
An accessible introduction to grammar and punctuation with colourful illustrations and a variety of fun activities. With the help of Olly the Owl and his friends, children can explore the rules of written English. The activities in this book build confidence in using capital letters, punctuating sentences and using plurals. Usborne Workbooks teach children the basics of a variety of Maths and English topics, including times tables, adding, comprehension and spelling. Clear instructions and careful progression help to break tricky concepts into easy-to-follow steps to ensure children get the most from these books. Includes a quiz, extra pages for more practice, answers and notes for grown-ups.