The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need: A One-Stop Source for Every Writing Assignment

by Susan Thurman, Larry Shea

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580628556
Publisher:	Adams Media
Publication date:	05/01/2003
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	114,534
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 7.10(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Susan Thurman has taught English grammar from the junior high school level to the college level. She edits and publishes Class Act, a national magazine that features grammar, writing, and ideas for English teachers, and has written more than fifty articles on English instruction, as well as a number of study guides. She lives in Henderson, Kentucky, where she teaches at Henderson Community College.

Larry Shea is the author of The Only Grammar Book You’ll Ever Need.

Table of Contents

Introduction: A Writer's Toolbox
Chapter 1: Finding the Right Words
Chapter 2: Parts of Speech
Chapter 3: Basic Sentence Structure
Chapter 4: Pronoun Problems
Chapter 5: Verb Varieties
Chapter 6: Punctuation and Style
Chapter 7: Writing Better Sentences
Chapter 8: Avoiding Common Errors
Chapter 9: Getting Down to Business: Writing and Revising
Chapter 10: Writing Formats: Essays, Letters, Reports, and More
Appendix: 1001 Frequently Misspelled Words
Appendix: Short Expressions to Replace Wordy Phrases
Appendix: Grammar and Writing Web Sites
Glossary
Index