A Commonsense Guide To Grammar And Usage 6e

Presents lessons in learning English grammar.

"A Commonsense Guide to Grammar and Usage" is just what its name suggests: a straightforward, student-friendly grammar guide. The text's modular lessons break down complex grammatical concepts with plain-language explanations, handy tips, and visual examples that "show" -- rather than just "tell" -- students how to recognize, correct, and learn to avoid errors in grammar. With hundreds of exercises in the book and thousands more available online for free at "Exercise Central," students get ample practice finding and fixing errors in their writing. The text also includes writing coverage and brief documentation guides for MLA and APA, making it a useful reference for a variety of college courses. Read the preface.

This student-friendly grammar guide helps students recognize, correct, and avoid the most common and serious grammar and usage errors. The text breaks complex concepts down into simple lessons, each focusing on a single essential skill. Everyday language and easy-to-remember tips make grammar easy to understand, and clear examples and diagrams show, rather than just tell, how to identify and correct problems. Hundreds of exercises in the book and thousands more at Exercise Central provide students with plentiful practice.