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Grammar 101: From Split Infinitives to Dangling Participles, an Essential Guide to Understanding Grammar
Grammar 101: From Split Infinitives to Dangling Participles, an Essential Guide to Understanding Grammar
Grammar 101: From Split Infinitives to Dangling Participles, an Essential Guide to Understanding Grammar
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Grammar 101: From Split Infinitives to Dangling Participles, an Essential Guide to Understanding Grammar

Di Kathleen Sears

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Learn the rules of the English language with this easy and engaging style guide.

Grammar is complicated. But many textbooks and style guides are often so long and tedious that even English teachers use them as a classroom doorstop.

Grammar 101 is a fun, comprehensive guide focusing on the essentials of grammar. With simple explanations and entertaining examples, you can learn everything you need to know to employ commas, semicolons, and em dashes with confidence. You’ll even be prepared to wrangle your run-on sentences and sharpen your syntax with ease.

So whether you’re looking for an introduction to the rules of grammar or a refresher to keep on your desk, Grammar 101 has all the answers.
LinguaEnglish
EditoreSimon & Schuster
Data di uscita9 mag 2017
ISBN9781507203606
Grammar 101: From Split Infinitives to Dangling Participles, an Essential Guide to Understanding Grammar
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Kathleen Sears

Kathleen Sears has a wide array of interests and enjoys taking a deep dive into new subject matter. She is the author of American Government 101, Mythology 101, US History 101, Grammar 101, and Weather 101.

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