Grammar in Plain English

Grammar in Plain English
by Harriet Diamond, Phyllis Dutwin

Grammar in Plain English
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Author: Harriet Diamond, Phyllis Dutwin
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-08-01
ISBN: 0764128876
Number of pages: 368
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series

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Book Review: A recommended pick; not just for students, but for any wishing a refresher course in an easy workbook.
Summary: 5 Stars

Any planning on taking the GED, or adults wishing to brush up on their English skills, will find the fourth edition of GRAMMAR IN PLAIN ENGLISH provides over twenty important lessons to reinforce grammar. Practice exercises with answer keys use some of the latest GED writing skills test formats and provide plenty of examples, practice questions, and explanations for review. A recommended pick; not just for students, but for any wishing a refresher course in an easy workbook.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

Summary of Grammar in Plain English

Here is an excellent English grammar brush-up manual and subject review for adults preparing for the GED, for students of English as a second language preparing for the TOEFL or TOEIC exams, and for all others who need to improve their skills in basic English usage. Topics presented and explained include:
  • The sentence, the simplest complete thought
  • Adding descriptive words and using them correctly
  • Rules of agreement between nouns and verbs
  • Time and sequence of tenses
  • Balanced sentences to reflect coordinated thoughts
  • Spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and much more
    Twenty-two lessons cover the various aspects of English grammar with practice exercises accompanying each lesson and answers to all questions. This new edition has been updated to reflect the most recent GED writing skills tests.

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