Provides the basic information about grammar and punctuation that people need on a day-to-day basis
* 300 entries cover the basics of grammar, usage, and punctuation
* Includes terms specified in the National Literacy Strategy, making it suitable for school homework as well as general use
* Accessible 2-colour design makes the Oxford A-Z to 'Grammar and Punctuation' simple to use
* Uses examples of real English to clarify grammatical points
* The introductory section gives an overview of grammatical terms and the structure of English sentences
* Contains special longer boxed entries on a wide range of tricky issues, such as the difference between active and passive
DESCRIPTION:
Readers of all levels will find this guide essential. Giving examples of real usage, this book provides the basic information about grammar and punctuation that people need on a day-to-day basis. Arranged A-Z, it contains entries for standard grammatical terms as well as dealing with specific questions of usage.
In addition to explaining basic terms such as 'split infinitive', 'participle', and 'adverb', entries also discuss whether to use 'may or might', 'that or which', and 'it's or its'. The 'Oxford A-Z of Grammar and Punctuation' gives the reader quick and easy access to the answers to these, and many other, questions of grammar. It offers clear and coherent explanations and illustrations across a broad range of topics, and is the first port of call for any reader seeking clear, authoritative help with grammar and punctuation.
Both easy to use and comprehensive, the Oxford A-Z of Grammar and Punctuation is an essential tool for writing at home, in the office, at school, and at college.
* 300 entries cover the basics of grammar, usage, and punctuation
* Includes terms specified in the National Literacy Strategy, making it suitable for school homework as well as general use
* Accessible 2-colour design makes the Oxford A-Z to 'Grammar and Punctuation' simple to use
* Uses examples of real English to clarify grammatical points
* The introductory section gives an overview of grammatical terms and the structure of English sentences
* Contains special longer boxed entries on a wide range of tricky issues, such as the difference between active and passive
DESCRIPTION:
Readers of all levels will find this guide essential. Giving examples of real usage, this book provides the basic information about grammar and punctuation that people need on a day-to-day basis. Arranged A-Z, it contains entries for standard grammatical terms as well as dealing with specific questions of usage.
In addition to explaining basic terms such as 'split infinitive', 'participle', and 'adverb', entries also discuss whether to use 'may or might', 'that or which', and 'it's or its'. The 'Oxford A-Z of Grammar and Punctuation' gives the reader quick and easy access to the answers to these, and many other, questions of grammar. It offers clear and coherent explanations and illustrations across a broad range of topics, and is the first port of call for any reader seeking clear, authoritative help with grammar and punctuation.
Both easy to use and comprehensive, the Oxford A-Z of Grammar and Punctuation is an essential tool for writing at home, in the office, at school, and at college.