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English
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" A short and entertaining book on the modern art of writing well by New York Times bestselling author Steven Pinker Why is so much writing so bad, and how can we make it better? Is the English language being corrupted by texting and social media? Do the kids today even care about good writing? Why should any of us care? In The Sense of Style, the bestselling linguist and cognitive scientist Steven Pinker answers these questions and more. Rethinking...
Author
Publisher
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
Second edition.
Language
English
Description
"This innovative grammar text is an ideal resource for writers, language students, and current and future classroom teachers who need an accessible "refresher" in a step-by-step guide to essential grammar. Rather than becoming mired in overly detailed linguistic definitions, Nancy Sullivan helps writers and students understand and apply grammatical concepts and develop the skills they need to enhance their own writing. Along with engaging discussions...
Author
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Grammar is integral to teaching English as a second language, and yet there is often a disconnect between theory and practice. This book bridges that gap by introducing key theories of English grammar and showing how they can be applied in teaching. By drawing on an eclectic range of sources, and using a multidisciplinary approach, Berry links advances in our knowledge of grammar, from theoretical and descriptive viewpoints, with developments in...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
This lecture looks at how we define and categorize words into parts of speech, and considers the fascinating ways in which words expand or move into new categories. Study how we characterize nouns, verbs, adverbs, and their syntax, and delineate the difference between a phrase, a clause, and a sentence.
Author
Publisher
Reader's Digest Association
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
For anyone who has ever been stumped by dangling modifiers and split infinitives, or for those who have no idea what these things are, this guide offers practical and humorous guidance on how to avoid falling into language pitfalls. 50 b&w illustrations.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book introduces a suffix, explaining it would come last; it could be a letter or a group of letters added to the end of a word to change the word's meaning; it could change the spelling of the root word; and it could change a word from present tense to past tense.
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Provides a detailed introduction to the unique grammar structures of the Mandarin language, through explanations of common mistakes learners make, useful example sentences and exercises with an answer key.
Author
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The pronouns aren't just enjoying their day at the sculpture garden, they're loving it! That topiary? He looks like a trumpet player. This topiary? It looks like a dinosaur! Who's ready for an informative yet giggle-filled grammar adventure? You and me!" -- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Tour groups, exhibits, paintings, sculptures ... The museum is teeming with common and proper nouns, everywhere you look! Person, Place, and Thing make sure readers not only discover factual grammar basics inside, but also lots of fun, laughter, and adventure" --
20) Verbs say "go!"
Author
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Jump! Climb! Lift! Leap! Not known for sitting still, the verbs are packing lots of grammar facts and fun into their parts-of-speech adventure. These quirky, illustrated characters camp, exercise, sail, and swim, and all readers need to do is read, learn, and enjoy!" --
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