Australian Handbook for Writers and Editors

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ISBN: 9781921606496

Grammar, Usage and Punctuation

Margaret Mckenzie

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Business Professional Pub
02 March 2010

Language: reference & general; Usage & grammar guides

What is a dangling modifier? When should you use `that and when should you use `which? When is a sentence not a sentence? Find the answers to these and many other questions about language and its use in the Australian Handbook for Writers and Editors. Whether you are a Professional Writing student, practicing writer or editor, student studying English or English Language or someone wanting to tighten your grasp on grammar, this book is a rich resource. The Handbook provides a comprehensive coverage of the principles of grammar and punctuation, and the practice of common usage by providing: clear definitions and explanations; examples of correct and incorrect use; practice exercises with answers; extension exercises; a review exercise at the end of each section; an editing checklist; a list of recommended references; a glossary of terms.

By: Margaret Mckenzie
Imprint: Business Professional Pub
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: 4th edition
Dimensions: Height: 274mm, Width: 210mm,
ISBN: 9781921606496
ISBN 10: 1921606495
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 02 March 2010
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

CONTENTS: Introduction Part A: Parts of Speech Part B: Parts of a Sentence Part C: Common Grammatical Errors Part D; Sentence Errors Part E: Editing for Punctuation Checklist for Writers and Editors Glossary of Terms Recommended References Answers to Practice Exercises Index