基本信息出版社：Wiley
页码：408 页
出版日期：2009年04月
ISBN：0470410809
International Standard Book Number：0470410809
条形码：9780470410806
EAN：9780470410806
版本：2
装帧：平装
正文语种：英语

内容简介

The trusted reference—now with on-the-go access

Whether you're in school or out in the work world, communicating clearly and correctly is key to your success. With easy-to-understand explanations of grammar rules and plenty of real-world examples and tips, this authoritative reference is just what you need to speak and write with confidence and ease.

Now more accessible than ever, this edition has been updated to include:

A new chapter on punctuation, including common punctuation mistakes

Expanded coverage of commonly misspelled words and variances in spelling

More intuitive organization, making it easier to navigate

Visual elements that enhance your understanding of specific grammar problems

Free online access to portions of the book for an on-the-go reference to commonly misspelled words; common punctuation errors; variances in spelling among the U.S., the U.K., and Canada; and frequently misused words and expressions

Lucid, comprehensive, and easy-to-use, this is your go-to guide to get ahead.
作者简介

Gordon Loberger, Ph.D., author of A Concise Guide to Standard English Usage, has taught English grammar at the university level for over 40 years. Kate Shoup is a veteran freelance writer and editor.

目录
Preface.

Introduction.

Part I: Parts of Speech.

Chapter 1: Nouns.

Chapter 2: Pronouns.

Chapter 3: Verbs.

Chapter 4: Modifiers.

Chapter 5: Function Words.

Part II: Sentence Elements.

Chapter 6: Types of Sentences.

Chapter 7: Sentence Patterns.

Chapter 8: Punctuation.

Chapter 9: Sentence Parts.

Part III: Handling Capitalization and Spelling.

Chapter 10: Capitalization.

Chapter 11: Spelling.

Appendix A: On Writing.

Appendix B: Misused Words and Expressions.

Appendix C: Glossary.

Index.
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