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OverviewThe trusted referencenow with on-the-go access Whether you're in school or out in the work world, communicating clearly and correctly is key to your success. With easy-to-understand explanations of grammar rules and plenty of real-world examples and tips, this authoritative reference is just what you need to speak and write with confidence and ease. Now more accessible than ever, this edition has been updated to include: A new chapter on punctuation, including common punctuation mistakes Expanded coverage of commonly misspelled words and variances in spelling More intuitive organization, making it easier to navigate Visual elements that enhance your understanding of specific grammar problems Lucid, comprehensive, and easy-to-use, this is your go-to guide to get ahead. AUTHOR: Gordon Loberger, Ph.D., author of A Concise Guide to Standard English Usage, has taught English grammar at the university level for over 40 years. Kate Shoup is a veteran freelance writer and editor. Full Product DetailsAuthor: ,Gordon Loberger , Gordon J. LobergerPublisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Ltd Edition: 2nd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 18.60cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.30cm Weight: 0.606kg ISBN: 9780470410806ISBN 10: 0470410809 Pages: 408 Publication Date: 03 April 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: In Print ![]() Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. Part I: Parts of Speech. Chapter 1: Nouns. Chapter 2: Pronouns. Chapter 3: Verbs. Chapter 4: Modifiers. Chapter 5: Function Words. Part II: Sentence Elements. Chapter 6: Types of Sentences. Chapter 7: Sentence Patterns. Chapter 8: Punctuation. Chapter 9: Sentence Parts. Part III: Handling Capitalization and Spelling. Chapter 10: Capitalization. Chapter 11: Spelling. Appendix A: On Writing. Appendix B: Misused Words and Expressions. Appendix C: Glossary. Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationGordon Loberger, Ph.D., author of A Concise Guide to Standard English Usage, has taught English grammar at the university level for over 40 years. Kate Shoup is a veteran freelance writer and editor. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |