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Your go-to guide for expressing yourself correctly in the most spoken language in the world Basic English Grammar For Dummies is the bestselling grammar guide that's perfect for readers who want to improve their knowledge of the English language. This well-rounded primer covers the building blocks of English grammar, giving you an introduction to parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, and more. Real-world examples help you understand the rules of Standard English — and when you can break them! You can test your progress with quiz questions on every topic. This updated edition explains current usage (including pronouns and presentation slides) and gives you handy rules to remember, so you can speak and write with confidence. Make the English language learning process engaging and stress-free with this Dummies guide. Learn about parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, and capitalizationBecome a better writer and get answers to all your questions about EnglishRecognize and avoid common grammar mistakes and misuse of wordsApply your grammar knowledge in everyday scenarios at work, in school, and in general communicationAnyone who's new to the English language or needs a little refresher on tricky grammar rules will enjoy Basic English Grammar For Dummies. This book makes learning the English language accessible so you can feel confident at work, in school, and in life.
Geraldine Woods is a grammarian. She has more than 35 years of teaching experience and is the author of more than 50 books. Her friendly style and good humor make learning easy. She is a lifelong New Yorker and blogs about public grammar transgressions at www.grammarianinthecity.com.
Introduction 1Part 1: Getting Started with Basic English Grammar 9Chapter 1: Getting a Grip on Grammar 11Chapter 2: Language in Action 25Part 2: Meeting the Parts of Speech 35Chapter 3: People to See, Places to Go, Things to Remember: Recognizing Nouns 37Chapter 4: Perfecting Pronouns 51Chapter 5: Doing and Being Words: Verbs 67Chapter 6: Describing with Adjectives and Adverbs 83Chapter 7: Building Relationships with Prepositions 101Chapter 8: Connecting and Commenting: Conjunctions and Interjections 113Part 3: Creating Correct Sentences 125Chapter 9: Making Progress: Verbs Ending in –ing 127Chapter 10: Putting the Past in Order: The Perfect Tenses 139Chapter 11: Seeking Subjects 153Chapter 12: Adding Meaning with Complements 169Chapter 13: Writing Complete Sentences 183Part 4: Punctuation and Capitalization 197Chapter 14: Applying Apostrophes Accurately 199Chapter 15: Catching a Break with Commas 213Chapter 16: Who Said What: Quotation Marks 229Chapter 17: Going Big: Capital Letters 243Part 5: Grammar in Action 259Chapter 18: Texting, Emailing, and Posting 261Chapter 19: Presentation Slides and Bulleted Lists 271Chapter 20: Writing at School and on the Job 283Part 6: Fine-Tuning Your Writing 297Chapter 21: Tricky Word Traps 299Chapter 22: Avoiding Common Mistakes 311Chapter 23: Finishing Touches: Advanced Grammar Topics 323Part 7: The Part of Tens 339Chapter 24: Ten Spelling Tips to Remember 341Chapter 25: Five “Always” and Five “Never” Rules of English Grammar 347Index 351