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Perfect English Grammar : The Indispensable Guide to Excellent Writing and Speaking.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Barrett, Grant.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- English language--Grammar.
- English language.
- English language--Composition and exercises.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (150 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Naperville : Callisto Publishing LLC, 2016.
- Summary:
- This book provides a comprehensive guide to mastering English grammar and composition. It covers general principles of writing, sentence structure, parts of speech, spelling and formatting, and usage and style. The author, drawing from personal experiences, emphasizes the importance of writing and speaking well, aiming to help readers enhance their language skills. The book is designed for individuals looking to improve their grammar for academic, professional, or personal growth, and it includes practical advice, examples, and exercises. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents Page
- Introduction
- How to Use This Book
- What Does This Book Mean by “Perfect Grammar”?
- 1.0 GENERAL PRINCIPLES
- 2.0 COMPOSITION
- 2.1 A Few Words of Advice
- 2.2 Getting Started
- 2.2.1 Write for the Correct Audience
- 2.2.2 Opening Sentences
- 2.3 Paragraph Structure
- 2.3.1 Paragraph Topic
- 2.3.2 Body and Supporting Sentences
- 2.3.3 Number of Sentences in a Paragraph
- 2.3.4 Conclusion
- 2.4 Example Paragraphs
- 2.5 The Five-Paragraph Essay
- 2.6 Transitions and Coherence
- 2.7 Common Essay Mistakes to Avoid
- 2.8 Editing
- 3.0 PARTS OF SPEECH DEFINED
- 4.0 SPELLING AND FORMATTING
- 4.1 Improve Your Spelling
- 4.2 Common Spelling Errors
- 4.2.1 British Spelling versus American Spelling
- 4.2.2 Homophone Spelling Errors
- 4.3 Common Spelling Rules Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Barrett, Grant Perfect English Grammar
- ISBN:
- 9781623157159
- OCLC:
- 1451801090
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