The English Grammar Workbook for Adults A Self Study Guide to Improve Functional Writing 1st Edition by Michael DiGiacomo ISBN 1646113195 9781646113194

The English Grammar Workbook for Adults A Self Study Guide to Improve Functional Writing 1st Edition by Michael DiGiacomo – Ebook PDF Instant Download/Delivery: 1646113195, 9781646113194
Full download The English Grammar Workbook for Adults A Self Study Guide to Improve Functional Writing 1st Edition after payment

Product details:

ISBN 10: 1646113195 
ISBN 13: 9781646113194
Author: Michael DiGiacomo

The engaging, self-guided way to sharpen your grammar and write better!

Mastering English grammar can be a real challenge. But never fear!The English Grammar Workbook for Adults is here to help improve your writing fluency so you can feel confident while crafting emails, cover letters, birthday cards and more.

No matter your current skill level, this English grammar workbook has everything you need to learn essential elements, including nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, tenses, and beyond. Then, you’ll apply what you’ve learned to everyday situations you could encounter at school, at work, social situations, creative writing, online, and more.

Fun & functional―This clear, concise book is essential for ESL/EFL and other grammar students who want to work on writing English.

Situational success―Get expert tips on how grammar applies to real-world scenarios.

Easy to use―Find quick answers to your English grammar questions using text boxes and the expanded index in the back of the book.

Learning how to communicate more clearly is a snap with The English Grammar Workbook for Adults.

The English Grammar Workbook for Adults A Self Study Guide to Improve Functional Writing 1st Table of contents:

• Part 1: Parts of Speech (The Building Blocks)

  • Chapter 1: Nouns

    • Common and Proper Nouns

    • Singular and Plural Nouns

    • Count and Noncount Nouns

    • Collective Nouns

    • Possessive Nouns

  • Chapter 2: Pronouns

    • Subject, Object, and Possessive Pronouns

    • Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns

    • Demonstrative, Interrogative, and Relative Pronouns

    • Indefinite Pronouns

    • Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

  • Chapter 3: Verbs

    • Action Verbs and Linking Verbs

    • Transitive and Intransitive Verbs

    • Helping (Auxiliary) Verbs

    • Regular and Irregular Verbs

    • Verb Tenses (Simple, Progressive, Perfect)

    • Subject-Verb Agreement

  • Chapter 4: Adjectives

    • Descriptive Adjectives

    • Articles (a, an, the)

    • Possessive Adjectives

    • Demonstrative Adjectives

    • Order of Adjectives

  • Chapter 5: Adverbs

    • Modifying Verbs, Adjectives, and Other Adverbs

    • Types of Adverbs (Manner, Place, Time, Degree, Frequency)

    • Placement of Adverbs

  • Chapter 6: Prepositions

    • Understanding Prepositional Phrases

    • Common Prepositions

    • Prepositions of Time, Place, and Direction

  • Chapter 7: Conjunctions

    • Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS)

    • Subordinating Conjunctions

    • Correlative Conjunctions

  • Chapter 8: Interjections

    • Using Interjections Effectively

• Part 2: Sentence Structure (Putting It All Together)

  • Chapter 9: Understanding Phrases and Clauses

    • Distinguishing Phrases from Clauses

    • Independent and Dependent Clauses

  • Chapter 10: Sentence Types

    • Simple Sentences

    • Compound Sentences

    • Complex Sentences

    • Compound-Complex Sentences

  • Chapter 11: Sentence Fragments and Run-On Sentences

    • Identifying and Correcting Fragments

    • Identifying and Correcting Run-Ons (Comma Splices, Fused Sentences)

  • Chapter 12: Parallelism

    • Creating Parallel Structure in Lists, Comparisons, and Clauses

• Part 3: Punctuation (The Traffic Signals of Writing)

  • Chapter 13: Commas

    • Using Commas in Lists

    • Commas with Coordinating Conjunctions

    • Commas after Introductory Elements

    • Commas with Nonessential Elements

    • Commas in Dates, Addresses, and Titles

    • Common Comma Errors

  • Chapter 14: Periods, Question Marks, and Exclamation Points

    • Ending Sentences Correctly

  • Chapter 15: Semicolons and Colons

    • Connecting Independent Clauses with Semicolons

    • Using Colons for Lists, Explanations, and Introductions

  • Chapter 16: Apostrophes

    • Showing Possession

    • Forming Contractions

    • Common Apostrophe Errors

  • Chapter 17: Quotation Marks

    • Direct Quotations

    • Titles of Short Works

    • Other Uses

  • Chapter 18: Hyphens and Dashes

    • Compound Adjectives

    • Prefixes

    • En Dashes and Em Dashes for Emphasis or Breaks

• Part 4: Common Grammar and Writing Challenges

  • Chapter 19: Commonly Confused Words

    • Examples like “their/there/they’re,” “to/too/two,” “its/it’s,” “affect/effect,” etc.

  • Chapter 20: Active vs. Passive Voice

    • When to Use Each

    • Converting Passive to Active

  • Chapter 21: Modifiers (Dangling and Misplaced)

    • Ensuring Clarity and Precision

  • Chapter 22: Capitalization Rules

    • Proper Nouns, Titles, Beginnings of Sentences, etc.

People also search for The English Grammar Workbook for Adults A Self Study Guide to Improve Functional Writing 1st:

english grammar book for uppcs
    
english grammar book for teaching
    
english grammar book for upsc
    
english grammar book for upsc pdf free download
    
english grammar book for university students

 

 

Tags: Michael DiGiacomo, English, Grammar, Adults