The latest edition of this popular self-paced workbook uses systematic practice in increasingly complex contexts to help readers develop skill in editing their own writing for the basic features of standard written English.The Steps in the Writing Process. Mastering Writing Conventions. Choosing Correct Words. Understanding Simple Sentences. Understanding More Complicated Sentences. Mastering Nouns and Pronouns. Making Present-Tense Verbs Agree. Mastering Past-Tense Verbs. Avoiding and Fixing Run-Ons. Avoiding and Fixing Fragments. Mastering Verb Phrases.For ESL readers and anyone else who needs to master written English or improve their writing skills.
Section 1: Practicing the Writing Process.Section 2: Practicing the Editing Process. 1. Mastering Writing Conventions. 2. Understanding Simple Sentences. 3. Understanding More Complicated Sentences I. 4. Understanding More Complicated Sentences II. 5. Using Nouns and Pronouns. 6. Making Present-Tense Verbs Agree. 7. Mastering Past-Tense Verbs. 8. Recognizing and Fixing Run-Ons. 9. Recognizing and Fixing Fragments.10. Mastering Verb Phrases I.11. Mastering Verb Phrases II.12. Mastering Expansion.Answers.Index.