Practical Grammar: A Canadian Writer's Resource [Paperback]

Practical Grammar: A Canadian Writer's Resourceoffers students of all levels and disciplines a succinct and comprehensive overview of the basics of English grammar.

New in-chapter drills and review exercises increase the student's operational knowledge of grammar and allow them to better apply new knowledge to their writing. Documentation guidelines for APA, MLA, and Chicago have been fully updated to provide an accurate and accessible reference that students will refer to when writing.

The third edition retains clear and concise explanations of important grammatical concepts, information on citation, expert advice on avoiding common errors, and tips on research and writing techniques.

Practical Grammar: A Canadian Writer's Resourceis a valuable addition to any class with a focus on writing or a written component and can serve as a reference throughout students' academic careers.

A Note to the Reader
A Note to the Instructor
Part I Grammar Basics
1. Parts of Speech
Nouns
Pronouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Adverbs
Prepositions
Conjunctions
Interjections
Review Exercises
2. Sentence Structure
Subjects and Predicates
Phrases and Clauses
Sentence Types
Sentence Patterns
Review Exercises
3. Verbs Revisited
Person
Tense
Principal Parts of the Verb
Participles
Mood
Verb Types
Subjects, Objects, and Complements
Active and Passive Voice
Review Exercises
Part II Elementary Errors
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