Basic English Grammar Workbook for Dummies with Online Practice Quizzes - Paperback

by Geraldine Woods (Author)

Simple explanations and plenty of grammar practice--for native speakers and learners alike

Basic English Grammar Workbook For Dummies is full of examples and practice questions that make it easy to master English grammar. You can learn the rules--and exceptions to those rules--with hands-on exercises and clear explanations of the answers.

With the help of this easy-to-understand guide, you'll be an expert at pronouns, word order, passive voice, verb tenses, and punctuation. By the end, you'll be speaking clearly, writing correctly, and impressing bosses, teachers, and even the pickiest grammarian.

• Work your way through the most important topics in English grammar, with hands-on exercises, answers, and explanations
• Practice using formal and informal English, choosing the correct expressions for any situation
• Learn about pronouns and inclusive language, including the changing rules about "they" and "them"
• Access free online chapter quizzes for even more practice, so you can solidify what you've learned

If you're studying English grammar in school or on your own--or if you're looking for resources to teach grammar--this is the Dummies guide for you.

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Simple grammar exercises for new and native speakers

Basic English Grammar Workbook For Dummies is packed with the examples, hands-on exercises, and clear explanations you need to learn the rules--and exceptions to the rules--of English grammar. This easy-to-understand guide walks you through the pronouns, word order, verb tenses, and punctuation practices that make up the English language. When you're done, you'll be speaking and writing clearly in virtually any situation. This workbook is your essential grammar resource, whether you're polishing your English in school or on your own.

Inside...

• Avoid common grammar mistakes
• Complete useful grammar exercises
• Find online practice quizzes
• Discover recent usage changes
• Identify essential parts of speech
• Clearly communicate your ideas
• Understand sentence mechanics
• Navigate formal and informal settings

Author Biography

Geraldine Woods is a grammarian and the author of more than 50 books. An experienced educator with a gift for helping students realize their potential and learn difficult subjects, Woods' friendly style and humor make learning easy for everyone.