Handy English Grammar Answer Book

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The first, best place to turn for an overview of English grammar!

Researching, writing, and citing. Hiring, firing, and selling. Texting, blogging, and posting. Whether you are writing a term paper, a scientific article, a résumé, a business email, a text message, or on social media,
The Handy English Grammar Answer Book is an engaging guide to writing with clarity. It offers fundamental principles, grammar rules, and punctuation advice, as well as insights on writing for different occasions and audiences. Exploring proper grammar and usage for every occasion, this easy-to-use reference answers nearly 500 questions and offers fun facts on the English language and its usage, including …

For speakers and writers of all ages and skill levels,
The Handy English Grammar Answer Book brings you straightforward explanations, tips on avoiding and fixing grammatical mistakes, as well as numerous examples of good writing. This helpful book includes an appendix of model papers, letters, and sample writing for every occasion–from business or social communications to academic papers or Internet forums. Appendices on irregular verbs, idioms, homophones, prepositions, frequently misspelled words, wordy phrases, frequently confused word pairs, and other common mistakes bring a deeper understanding to readers. There is also a glossary of commonly used terms, a bibliography, and an index.