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In a world that is increasingly, driven by words and text, knowing how to use grammar to communicate correctly and accurately becomes all the more important at school, in business, and in relationships. With the newly updated and revised Grammar Success in 20 Minutes a Day, writing and speaking without mistakes becomes much easier-and all it takes is four weeks of study for 20 minutes a day! Thorough and concise, Grammar Success in 20 Minutes a Day,...
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Pronunciation, Basic grammatical terms, Articles, Articles and adjectives, Demonstrative pronouns, Possessive adjectives and pronouns, Verbs, present tense, Usted and Tú, Important regular verbs, Personal a, Contractions , Verb Gustar, Verbs conjugated like Gustar, Questions, Stem-changing verbs, Super irregular verbs, Adverbs of frequency, Transition words, Reflexive verbs, Reciprocal verbs, Usage of Hace, Immediate future: ir a, The subjunctive...
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Ce livre est une grammaire pédagogique destinée aux étudiants universitaires et, de façon plus large, à des adultes qui étudient le français, langue seconde. Chaque concept grammatical est expliqué de manière simple et concise, et est illustré par plusieurs exemples. Ces explications sont suivies de « mises en pratique » permettant aux apprenants de consolider l'apprentissage des concepts en s'entraînant à les repérer et à les utiliser...
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The aim of the 'Useful Dictionary of Derived Words' is to help you increase your vocabulary. In this dictionary, each entry consists of a main entry word in BOLD CAPITAL letters followed by words that are derived from that base word. For example, the main entry word CONSIDER is followed by words that are derived from that base word such as considered, considering, considerable, considerably, considerate, considerately, consideration, inconsiderable,...
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Con este libro, nos adentraremos en una gran aventura: la de saber puntuar, la de entender el significado de cada signo de puntuación, la de concienciar -como bien dice José Antonio Millán- que puntuar «es un arte, un reto: una necesidad. Su dificultad más grande proviene de que exige un desdoblamiento: el que puntúa debe ponerse en el lugar del que va a leer, sin abandonar el lugar del que está escribiendo. Y tener en cuenta al otro (que horas...
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Book Preview:#1 The first word ever written in the English language was Raihan, which was found on a bone from a roe deer. The word was written in runes and dates back to the Roman era.
#2 The ostrich eggshell in the museum in Norwich, England, is the oldest piece of writing in the English language. It is also the only remaining example of Old English, which was the language spoken...
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English grammar and punctuation are how we make ourselves understood in a clearer way. Using proper grammar makes sure that everyone reading a text or listening to you speak understands your meaning. Punctuation helps us distinguish between parts of a sentence, such as a side thought in commas, and tells us when one thought ends and another begins. Without punctuation, how would we know when a question was a question? Grammar and punctuation work...
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Adventures in Grammarland is set in a fantasy world, where words are people and where, because of bitter conflict and disunity in the past, the land is now oppressed by the tyrant Ignorance.
A young lad, Josh, embarks on a quest in Grammarland that requires him to grasp the rules of grammar, to understand why the rules are so important and to face Ignorance, and his two sons Bigotry and Prejudice, in a final, cataclysmic battle that will seal the...
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Borne from interviews with people from around the globe, this book is designed as a practical aid to help non-native English speakers find solutions to common problems and resolve misunderstandings they face while trying to learn the language. With chapters that break-down sentence structures, others focusing on the application of nouns, verbs, and more, the English Grammar Book is a one-stop-shop for grammarians and a great resource for any wanting...
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Why do commas have so many rules? Does the period go before or after the quotation mark? How do I use an ellipsis? When is it appropriate to use a dash? What is an "en" dash anyway? Is a semicolon much different from a colon? Would it be better to use parentheses or a dash in this sentence? Are there gray areas where there really is no rule? Find out the answers to these and all your other punctuation questions in To Comma or Not to Comma, the latest...
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This is the final book in the No Mistakes Grammar series, so be prepared to learn. We cover a lot of territory in this book. Things like: count nouns (data and media), linking verbs, comma usage, hyphenation, sayings and proverbs, appositives, more mispronunciations, words from other languages, and more.
There should be enough in here to keep you busy for a while. And I guarantee it will improve your grammar in an easy-to-understand style.
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In this wise and charming book, Lawrence Weinstein explores how self-expression reveals the psyche and how changing language can change lives. In chapters like "Tolerating Ambiguity" and "Getting Out of One's Own Way," he describes how the proper use of an element of punctuation or syntax, even the simple reversal of an object and subject, can help one become a whole human being. Clear examples, amusing anecdotes, and telling quotes support Weinstein's...
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"English Dictionary. Sentence, Grammar and Pronunciation" is a handbook of English language. It is prepared in the form of self-instructor. As it deals with all the aspects of English language, teachers and students, as well as, professionals can make use of it. With this book one feels how simple and beautiful English is.
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Learn the basics of English and learn about everyday life in the UK. Here contemporary, popular English is simply and practically presented. Lots of examples are included to help you learn. The book covers many areas of everyday life. Readers are given simple exercises to do on each of the 31 days. You will grasp the basics of the English language in a month.
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Collins Easy Learning Grammar is an accessible guide to English grammar and punctuation.
With clear, concise explanations on everything from adverbs to word order, and from apostrophes to semicolons, this e-book is indispensable for understanding correct usage.
Collins Easy Learning Grammar is a uniquely helpful guide to all areas of English grammar and punctuation, providing clear guidance through the intricacies of the English language.
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Some of the most commonly used grammatical mistakes would be creating run-on sentences and failing to utilize capital letters properly. This is likely due to the vast majority of the daily writing in society is non-formal that we fail to revert back upon the proper use of grammar when necessary i.e. text messages and personal blogs. A reference guide about these two common pitfalls in grammar would be of great benefit to most people as it would help...
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¿De dónde diablos salió la ñ? ¿Hablaba Lope de Vega japonés? ¿'Yerno' viene de 'infierno'? ¿Qué tienen en común el maestro Yoda y el Marqués de Santillana? ¿Sabías que en la Edad Media se abreviaba mucho + q hoy?
Una lengua muy muy larga contiene más de cien historias para leer de un tirón o poco a poco, en orden o en desorden, que constituyen la forma más divertida de acercarse al pasado y presente del español, una lengua tan larga...
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Book Preview: #1 In the 1980s, every country with a middle class had gotten into the travel business. American tourists no longer stood out. The earth's travel destinations were jam-packed with littering Venezuelans, peevish Swiss, smelly Norwegian backpackers, and Saudi Arabian businessmen getting their dresses caught in revolving doors.
#2 Modern travel has a lot of different types...
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Verbs and tenses are one of the most difficult parts of the English language for learners. There seem to be so many different tenses and structures that are not simple. I have compiled this book to help make verbs easier to understand. The book is in five parts: Chapter 1 The basics Here we look at the main terms used to describe different kinds of verb, eg transitive and intransitive. Chapter 2 Tenses In this section, we explain the wide range of...
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This is the first French grammar designed specifically for adults with limited learning time who wish to acquire a knowledge of simple, everyday spoken French, and who have no need of all the archaic, highly literary, and seldom used forms that must be covered in a conventional grammar. It is not a simplified study, but a selective grammar that points out many time-saving short cuts. Constantly drawing comparisons with English construction, it covers...
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