Everyday grammar made easy : a quick review of what you forgot you knew
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Mebane, Rodney M.,
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New York, NY : Wellfleet Press, 2021.
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Brush up on your grammar with this easy-to-understand and intuitively designed handbook that teaches crucial grammar principles using real-life examples. With Everyday Grammar Made Easy—an essential guide for both adults and students—confidently apply perfect grammar usage by learning:  
  • Correct verb agreements
  • Appropriate pronoun use
  • Common grammar pitfalls
  • Common spelling mistakes
  • And more
Begin with a quick review of basic grammar concepts, then take a deeper dive into various parts of speech and the underlying principles that guide how the different grammar parts work together, and, finally, explore common grammar and spelling pitfalls, complete with right and wrong examples. Turn to the back of the book for a glossary of grammar terms, verb guides, and useful grammar resources. With an encouraging tone to support you as you learn, sidebars to highlight important points and answer common questions, and helpful tables throughout, impeccable grammar is within your reach. Build your grammar skills and confidence, and develop a passion for learning more!

Get a quick review of everything you forgot you knew with the Everyday Learning series from Wellfleet Press. Need a refresher course in topics like grammar and math? Then let these handy reference books be your sidekicks on your journey to higher learning. You’ll learn about timeless global topics, as well as the thought leaders responsible for some of the greatest contributions in the worlds of science, art, and more. Packed with useful information, these portable books are perfect for commuters who want to jump-start their day with useful and fun facts. With the Everyday Learning series, you’ll be an expert in any field in no time.  Other titles in this series include: Everyday Economics Made Easy,  Everyday Mathematics Made Easy, Everyday Philosophy Made Easy, and Everyday Spanish Made Easy.

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Book
Physical Desc
176 pages ; 24 cm.
Language
English
ISBN
9781577152279, 1577152271

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"Need to refresh your grammar? English grammar can be tricky at times, and even though you may have learned the rules in school, they are not consistent and often confusing. Is it better to say. "It is between her and me" or "It is between she and I"? When should you use there, they're, or their? Do not despair. The good news is that you know more than you think! Whether you are learning it for the first time or would like to take your skills to the next level, this book breaks down the complex rules of grammar to improve your writing and communication skills. To make the learning experience practical for the real world, there are numerous examples that showcase grammar principles found in everyday life, in addition to quick tips and tricks on how to use them in both professional and social settings"-- Provided by publisher.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Part I: Fundamentals. Grammar basics ; The building blocks of language
Part II: In-depth focus. Focus on nouns ; Focus on adjectives ; Focus on pronouns and case ; Focus on verbs ; Focus on adverbs ; Focus on conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections ; Focus on punctuation and formatting
Part III: Common pitfalls. Misuse of same-sounding works ; Misapplication of grammar principles
Appendix A: Glossary of grammar terms
Appendix B: Verb guides
Appendix C: Useful grammar resources.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Mebane, R. M. (2021). Everyday grammar made easy: a quick review of what you forgot you knew . Wellfleet Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Mebane, Rodney M.. 2021. Everyday Grammar Made Easy: A Quick Review of What You Forgot You Knew. New York, NY: Wellfleet Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Mebane, Rodney M.. Everyday Grammar Made Easy: A Quick Review of What You Forgot You Knew New York, NY: Wellfleet Press, 2021.

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Mebane, R. M. (2021). Everyday grammar made easy: a quick review of what you forgot you knew. New York, NY: Wellfleet Press.

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Mebane, Rodney M.. Everyday Grammar Made Easy: A Quick Review of What You Forgot You Knew Wellfleet Press, 2021.

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