Webster’s New World English Grammar Handbook
- Length: 384 pages
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
- Publisher: Wiley
- Publication Date: 2001-10-15
- ISBN-10: 0764564889
- ISBN-13: 9780764564888
- Sales Rank: #3858380 (See Top 100 Books)
Webster’s New World English Grammar Handbook covers all the basics of standard English usage in a concise, step-by-step format including the special “General Observation” feature that provides grammar rules and tips at a glance. This comprehensive reference is the perfect desktop reference for the non-writing professionals and students alike. Webster’s New World English Grammar Handbook goes beyond the competition by providing special sections on writing, spelling, and punctuation as well as an extensive appendix on “Misused Words and Expressions.” This alphabetized appendix features hundreds of examples of misused words and expressions and explains proper usage. You’ll find yourself referring to this section time and again to polish your grammar.
Table of Contents
Part I Parts of Speech
Nouns
Pronouns
Adjectives
Verbs
Adverbs
Function Words
Part II Sentence Elements
Tÿpes of Sentences
Sentence Patterns
Sentence Parts
Part III Handling Capitalization and Spoiling
Capitalization
Spelling
Part IV On Writing
Prewriting
Writing
Revising
Proofreading