Basic Grammar and Usage
Master the basics of the English language with BASIC GRAMMAR AND USAGE! Covering the important rules of grammar, usage, and syntax, this developmental English text provides you with clear explanations and numerous examples to help you succeed. Exercises help you strengthen your grammar and the book-specific website has grammar reviews that ensure that you master the material.
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In this text Choy (Los Angeles City College) and Clark (California State U., Northridge) continue in their 25-year tradition of explaining specific English grammar rules and structures, largely through exercises. This edition close withs a new section on writing effective paragraphs; and new material has also been added on apostrophes and proofreading. A grammar chart printed inside the front cover offers easy reference. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Unit 1: IDENTIFYING SUBJECTS AND VERBS. 1. Sentences with One Subject and One Verb. 2. Multiple Subjects and Verbs. 3. Distinguishing Between Objects of Prepositions and Subjects. 4. Main Verbs and Helping Verbs. Unit 2: SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT. 5. Recognizing Singular and Plural Subjects and Verbs. 6. Indefinite Pronouns as Subjects. 7. Subjects Understood in a Special Sense. 8. Subjects Joined by Conjunctions. Unit 3: IDENTIFYING AND PUNCTUATING THE MAIN TYPES OF SENTENCES. 9. Compound Sentences. 10. Complex Sentences. 11. Avoiding Run-On Sentences and Comma Splices. 12. Correcting Fragments. Unit 4: PUNCTUATION THAT SETS OFF" OR SEPARATES. 13. Parenthetical Expressions. 14. Appositives. 15. Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Clauses. 16. Items in a Series and Dates and Addresses. Unit 5: PRONOUN USAGE. 17. Subject, Object, and Possessive Pronoun. 18. Pronouns in Comparisons and Pronouns with -self, -selves. 19. Agreement of Pronouns with Their Antecedents. 20. Order of Pronouns and Spelling of Possessives. Unit 6: CAPITALIZATION, MORE PUNCTUATION, PLACEMENT OF MODIFIERS, PARALLEL STRUCTURE, AND IRREGULAR VERBS. 21. Capitalization. 22. More Punctuation. 23. Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers. 24. Parallel Structure. 25. Irregular Verbs."
