Things Your Grammar Never Told You: A Pocket Handbook

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Author: Maurice Scharton

ISBN-10: 020532973X

ISBN-13: 9780205329731

Category: English Grammar

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This pocket (4x8.75", wire spiral binding) resource features humorous quotes, computer tips, and a conversational style, with guidelines and examples on simple sentences, punctuation, documenting references, parts of speech, and parts of a sentence. Usage and grammar tests are included, as well as a glossary of grammatical terms and a list of online references. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

1. Simple Sentences.Clarity.Variety.Correctness.2. A Few Words About Words.How Words Make Meaning.How Usage Changes Words.Glossary of Usage.3. Punctuation Lite.Don't Guess! Look it Up!Commas.Semicolons.Colons Apostrophes.Quotation Marks.Other Punctuation.Proofreading Marks.4. Details, Details.Sensible Spelling.Miscellaneous Mechanics.5. Your Documentation, Please.MLA.APA.Chicago.Research.General Advice on Manuscript Format.6. A Little Grammar (Never Hurt Anyone).Should You Skip This Chapter?If You Decide to Read This Chapter.Parts of Speech.Parts of Sentences.Index.