Full Description
This text is a compendium of information on basic grammar, punctuation and a wide variety of written forms. Adults returning to study (and general readers too) should enjoy its lucid, conversational style. The author makes no assumptions in terms of readers' prior knowledge - explanations are full, and each chapter contains an introduction and a summary. There are also exercises and many examples of students' writing. This book hopes to be an invaluable companion for the mature student, guiding them through what they need to know in order to write clear English.
Contents
Who this Book is for - How to Use this Book - If you think you may be Dyslexic - PART ONE: GRAMMAR AND PUNCTUATION - Verbs - Sentences - Punctuation - Nouns and other Parts of Speech - Subjects and Objects - Getting Conversation on Paper - Clauses - PART TWO: WRITING FOR DIFFERENT PURPOSES - Style and Summaries - Letters and Paragraphing - Essays - Taking Notes and Using Quotes - Report-Writing - Articles - Writing the Oral Presentation - Creative Writing - Writing Exam Answers - APPENDICES - Successful Spelling - Common Confusions - Index