English Grammar for the Utterly Confused
- 3h 11m
- Laurie Rozakis
- McGraw-Hill
- 2003
A generation ago, the United States public school system stopped formal instruction in English grammar and consequently created a legion of students and professionals notoriously weak in writing and language skills.
English Grammar for the Utterly Confused is a must-read for anyone who gets that “deer-in-the-headlights" look when asked to recognize a misplaced modifier or even find the verb in a sentence.
This user-friendly, witty guide helps everyone-from students taking the GED to professionals writing business plans-learn the structures of English grammar and how to use them easily and proficiently. Demystifying grammar once and for all, this handbook will help all readers acquire the ability to speak and write competently, correctly, and confidently.
Key features include:
- Exercises throughout to develop facility in writing skills
- Clear explanations of complex concepts
- Handy icons
- More than 200 solved problems and examples
- Test Yourself section in each chapter
About the Author
Laurie Rozakis, Ph.D. ,a recipient of the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, is an associate professor of English at the State University of New York College of Technology at Farmingdale and has taught grammar and usage for more than 25 years.
In this Book
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Parts of Speech
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Using Pronouns Correctly
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Using Verbs Correctly
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Using Adjectives and Adverbs Correctly
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Agreement: Matching Sentence Parts
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The 25 Most Common Usage Problems
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Phrases and Clauses
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Writing Correct and Complete Sentences
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Sentence Coordination and Subordination
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Punctuation
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Capitalization and Abbreviations
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Developing Your Own Writing Style
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Diction and Conciseness
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Words and Expressions to Avoid
