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" The blue book of grammar and punctuation : "
Jane Straus, Lester Kaufman ; edited with new material by Tom Stern
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BL
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641052
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Straus, Jane
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The blue book of grammar and punctuation : : an easy-to-use guide with clear rules, real-world examples, and reproducible quizzes /\ Jane Straus, Lester Kaufman ; edited with new material by Tom Stern
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| Edition Statement
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Eleventh edition
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xxi, 201 pages ;; 28 cm
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9781118785560
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: 1118785568
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: 1118790219
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: 9781118790212
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Includes index
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| Contents
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Grammar. Finding nouns, verbs, and subjects ; Subject-verb agreement ; Clauses and phrases ; Pronouns ; Who vs. whom ; Whoever vs. whomever ; Who, that, which ; Adjectives and adverbs ; Prepositions ; Effective writing -- Punctuation. Periods ; Commas ; Semicolons ; Colons ; Quotation marks ; Parentheses and brackets ; Apostrophes ; Hyphens ; Dashes ; Ellipses ; Question marks ; Exclamation points -- Capitalization -- Writing numbers -- Confusing words and homonyms -- Quizzes -- Answers to quizzes
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| Abstract
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"A revised and updated new edition of the bestselling workbook and grammar guideThe Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation is a concise, entertaining workbook and guide to English grammar, punctuation, and usage. This user-friendly resource includes simple explanations of grammar, punctuation, and usage; scores of helpful examples; dozens of reproducible worksheets; and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar to students of all ages. Appropriate for virtually any age range, this authoritative guide makes learning English grammar and usage simple and fun. This updated Eleventh Edition reflects the latest updates to English usage and grammar and features a fully revised two-color design and lay-flat binding for easy photocopying. Clear and concise, easy-to-follow, offering "just the facts" Fully updated to reflect the latest rules in grammar and usage along with new quizzes Ideal for students from seventh grade through adulthood in the US and abroad For anyone who wants to understand the major rules and subtle guidelines of English grammar and usage, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation offers comprehensive, straightforward instruction"--
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English language-- Grammar
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English language-- Grammar, Problems, exercises, etc
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English language-- Punctuation
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English language-- Punctuation, Problems, exercises, etc
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| Dewey Classification
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428.2
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PE1112.S773 2014
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Kaufman, Lester,1948-
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Stern, Tom,1946 February 13-
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