| Edition |
[Enhanced Credo edition] |
| Description |
1 online resource (166 entries) : 115 images ; digital files. |
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text rdacontent |
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still image rdacontent |
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electronic isbdmedia |
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online resource rdacarrier |
| Series |
Handy answer book series |
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Handy answer book series.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
The roots of modern English -- The English language and language change -- Important grammatical concepts and terms -- Sentence structure -- Spelling correctly -- Using punctuation correctly -- Using mechanics correctly -- Writing effective and correct sentences -- Using words effectively and correctly -- Academic writing -- Writing in sciences and technology -- Writing in social sciences -- Writing in the arts and humanities -- Business writing -- Learning English as a second language -- English in the electronic age -- Appendix A. Irregular verb chart -- Appendix B. Idiomatic expressions -- Appendix C. Homophones -- Appendix D. English prepositions -- Appendix E. Misused homophones -- Appendix F. Frequently misspelled words -- Appendix G. Wordy phrases -- Appendix H. Frequently confused word pairs -- Appendix I. Famous quotations on writing and grammar -- Appendix J. Model papers -- Appendix K. Model bibliography styles -- Appendix L. Twenty common grammar gremlins and how to fix them. |
| Access |
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions. |
| Summary |
The Handy English Grammar Answer Book offers fundamental principles, grammar rules, punctuation advice, insights on writing, and writing examples for everyone and every occasion. From a brief history of the English language to the deconstruction and explanation of the different parts of a sentence, and from showing how to punctuate correctly to how to organize a well-argued essay, this easy-to-use reference answers nearly 500 questions and offers fun facts on the English language and its usage. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Note |
Vendor-supplied metadata. |
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Description based on title page of print version. |
| Subject |
English language -- Grammar -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Credo Reference (Firm), distributor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 1578595207 9781578595204 xii, 419 pages : illustrations |
| ISBN |
9781787853683 electronic version |
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9781578595709 electronic book |
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1578595703 electronic book |
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9781578595716 ePub |
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1578595711 ePub |
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9781578595204 paperback |
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1578595207 paperback |
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