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"The Elements of Style", was first written by William Strunk in 1918 for private use at Cornell University, where Strunk was a professor of English, and republished by Harcourt in 1920 for the public. The concise handbook remains one of the most important and influential English writing style guides ever published. The original edition of the guide is organized into eight elementary rules of usage (such as using the active voice rather than the passive),...
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These are interesting times for word nerds. We ate, shot and left, bonding over a joke about a panda and some rants about greengrocers who abuse apostrophes. We can go on Facebook and vow to judge people when they use poor grammar.
Could you care less? Does bad grammar or usage "literally" make your head explode? Test your need for this new book with these sentences:
"Katrina misplaced many residents of New Orleans from their homes."
"Sherry finally...
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Verbs and tenses are one of the most difficult parts of the English language for learners. There seem to be so many different tenses and structures that are not simple. I have compiled this book to help make verbs easier to understand. The book is in five parts: Chapter 1 The basics Here we look at the main terms used to describe different kinds of verb, eg transitive and intransitive. Chapter 2 Tenses In this section, we explain the wide range of...
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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
Book Preview:#1 Verbal communication is not just limited to words, but also includes body language, tone of voice, and facial expressions. These are all things that we can communicate with others through language.
#2 The author will be discussing the science of language, which has progressed greatly in the past few decades.
#3 The idea that language is a cultural invention rather...
5) Ejemplario sobre el uso de las mayúsculas y de las minúsculas en la Argentina y en el mundo hispá
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¿Qué valor tiene no usar mayúsculas o minúsculas cuando corresponde hacerlo? El uso de mayúsculas y de minúsculas constituye un tema arduo que carece de fácil solución, sobre todo cuando, al escribir, prima la subjetividad a causa de la premura, el gusto, la intención literaria o la rebelde ignorancia. También cada país de lengua española las emplea de acuerdo con sus normas locales, y no siempre hay coincidencias con la norma panhispánica.
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In a world that is increasingly, driven by words and text, knowing how to use grammar to communicate correctly and accurately becomes all the more important at school, in business, and in relationships. With the newly updated and revised Grammar Success in 20 Minutes a Day, writing and speaking without mistakes becomes much easier-and all it takes is four weeks of study for 20 minutes a day! Thorough and concise, Grammar Success in 20 Minutes a Day,...
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Notas a la Gramática de la lengua castellana de don Andrés Bello. Rufino José Cuervo
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Habiendo llegado a mis manos varias reimpresiones chilenas de la última edición de la Gramática de don Andrés Bello, que contiene notables variaciones y es generalmente desconocida entre nosotros, propuse a los señores Echeverría Hermanos hiciesen una reproducción de ella agregándole algunas notas mías y un índice alfabético que...
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In this wise and charming book, Lawrence Weinstein explores how self-expression reveals the psyche and how changing language can change lives. In chapters like "Tolerating Ambiguity" and "Getting Out of One's Own Way," he describes how the proper use of an element of punctuation or syntax, even the simple reversal of an object and subject, can help one become a whole human being. Clear examples, amusing anecdotes, and telling quotes support Weinstein's...
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This scarce antiquarian book comprises a comprehensive and accessible guide written with the intention of easing children into the basic principles of English grammar. This first volume treats only the parts of speech, the growth of the simple sentence, punctuation, and common errors in English. Chapters included in this book are: The Noun, The Adjective, The Pronoun, The Verb, The Adverb, The Preposition, The Conjunction, The Interjection, Review,...
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The Collins COBUILD Active English Grammar offers intermediate learners of English a quick and easy-to-use reference guide to the most important points in English Grammar.
Illustrated by thousands of examples from the Bank of English, the Collins COBUILD Active English Grammar contains easy-to-understand explanations of the important points of English grammar. Warning notes occur throughout the text, giving learners invaluable help with potential...
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This is the final book in the No Mistakes Grammar series, so be prepared to learn. We cover a lot of territory in this book. Things like: count nouns (data and media), linking verbs, comma usage, hyphenation, sayings and proverbs, appositives, more mispronunciations, words from other languages, and more.
There should be enough in here to keep you busy for a while. And I guarantee it will improve your grammar in an easy-to-understand style.
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Borne from interviews with people from around the globe, this book is designed as a practical aid to help non-native English speakers find solutions to common problems and resolve misunderstandings they face while trying to learn the language. With chapters that break-down sentence structures, others focusing on the application of nouns, verbs, and more, the English Grammar Book is a one-stop-shop for grammarians and a great resource for any wanting...
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Many people find English grammar daunting: if you are one of them, then this is the book for you. The Complete Guide to Grammar is an indispensible guide for all native English speakers who were not taught formal grammar, and who have ever wondered about the correct use of a word or phrase. It is also an invaluable learning tool for students of English of lower intermediate standard and above. The book deals with each area of grammar in a concise,...
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For years, high school English teacher Sue Sommer has given her students a photocopied edition of The Bugaboo Review. Filled with fun ways to remember and correct the most common pitfalls in language, the Review is legendary at her school. Because it's so accessible and easy to use, parents have requested copies, and the friends of parents, not to mention past students who have worn out their copies but want to take the Review with them into their...
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In life one must make mistakes in order to learn from them. If everyone was perfect and never made any mistakes, how would you know what is wrong, from right? Making mistakes in grammar will help you to learn what you've done wrong, why it's wrong, and how to correct it. Once you make the mistake, you can be shown by a teacher, how to correct the mistake, and how to avoid making some of the same mistakes in the future.
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Why do commas have so many rules? Does the period go before or after the quotation mark? How do I use an ellipsis? When is it appropriate to use a dash? What is an "en" dash anyway? Is a semicolon much different from a colon? Would it be better to use parentheses or a dash in this sentence? Are there gray areas where there really is no rule? Find out the answers to these and all your other punctuation questions in To Comma or Not to Comma, the latest...
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According to a report from the Department of Education, says Time magazine, "nearly half of all adult Americans read and write so poorly that they have trouble holding down decent jobs." The National Commission on Writing estimates that American businesses spend $3.1 billion annually training employees to write. "In today's economy and tight job market, it is even more important to put your best foot forward by communicating effectively in both writing...
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This book is a combination of No Mistakes Grammar volumes I, II, and III. But it's so much more. It has some new material, but it also has about 200 pictures. That's right-pictures.
This is one of the world's first, if not the first, visual grammar book. Most people learn better with pictures. With Visual Grammar, you get images that show examples of the words you're learning. Not every word has a picture but a lot of them do.
This book includes misused...
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Lo que escribimos es, sin duda, espejo de lo que somos. Las palabras aparecen vacías, porque los tiempos en que vivimos devoran la espiritualidad del hombre y enaltecen las apariencias en pro del interés material: todo vale -hasta el error- si es sinónimo de conveniencia. Entonces, las voces brillan de manera artificial, porque ya no se pesan los significados. Es lo mismo un anacoluto que una oración ordenadamente construida, una preposición...
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