English Simplified
10th Edition
Published on 3. July 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-0-321-10429-8 (ISBN)
Description
English Simplifiedis a concise-only 64 pages-and inexpensive grammar handbook that covers every aspect of grammar and usage, as well as paragraphs, essays, and an introduction to research and documentation.
English Simplified has long been the choice of instructors searching for a brief, inexpensive, easy"to"use handbook. English Simplified, 10/e continues to provide comprehensive coverage of grammar and usage, and also includes new material: tips for ESL writers, easy"to"read tables that clarify verb tenses and forms, expanded coverage of word choice, the latest updates on documentation style, and expanded material on note taking, source evaluation, and avoiding plagiarism. A separate, inexpensive exercise book is also available.
English Simplified has long been the choice of instructors searching for a brief, inexpensive, easy"to"use handbook. English Simplified, 10/e continues to provide comprehensive coverage of grammar and usage, and also includes new material: tips for ESL writers, easy"to"read tables that clarify verb tenses and forms, expanded coverage of word choice, the latest updates on documentation style, and expanded material on note taking, source evaluation, and avoiding plagiarism. A separate, inexpensive exercise book is also available.
More details
Edition
10th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 217 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
159 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-321-10429-8 (9780321104298)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Blanche Ellsworth | John A. Higgins
English Simplified
Book
08/2006
11th Edition
Pearson
€12.37
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Previous edition
Philip Ellsworth | Higgins
English Simplified
Book
08/2000
9th Edition
Pearson
€9.89
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Content
Sections 1-27 Sentences and Grammar.
1-3. The Sentence and Its Parts.
4-9. The Parts of Speech: A Survey.
10-11. Using Nouns.
12-15. Using Verbs.
16-17. Using Adjectives and Adverbs.
18-20. Using Pronouns.
21-22. Recognizing Phrases and Clauses.
23-24. Agreement.
25-29. Effective Sentences.
Sections 30-56 Punctuation.
30-32. The Comma [,].
33-34. The Period [.].
35-36. The Question Mark [?].
37-38. The Exclamation Point [!].
39. The Semicolon [;].
40-42. The Apostrophe ['].
43. Italics (Underlining).
44-48.Quotation Marks [" "].
49-50. The Colon [:].
51. The Dash [-].
52-53. Parentheses [( )].
54. Brackets [ [ ] ].
55. The Hyphen [-].
56. The Slash (Virgule) [/].
Sections 60-73 Mechanics and Spelling.
60-62. Capitalization.
63. Syllabication.
64-66. Numbers.
67-68. Abbreviations.
69-73. Spelling.
Sections 80-83 Word Choice.
80. Be Concise, Clear, and Original.
81. Use Standard American English.
82. Use Nondiscriminatory Terms.
83. Distinguish Between Similar Words.
Sections 90-98 Paragraphs and Papers.
90. Manuscript Form.
91-92. Paragraphs.
93-94. Essays.
95-98. Research Papers.
1-3. The Sentence and Its Parts.
4-9. The Parts of Speech: A Survey.
10-11. Using Nouns.
12-15. Using Verbs.
16-17. Using Adjectives and Adverbs.
18-20. Using Pronouns.
21-22. Recognizing Phrases and Clauses.
23-24. Agreement.
25-29. Effective Sentences.
Sections 30-56 Punctuation.
30-32. The Comma [,].
33-34. The Period [.].
35-36. The Question Mark [?].
37-38. The Exclamation Point [!].
39. The Semicolon [;].
40-42. The Apostrophe ['].
43. Italics (Underlining).
44-48.Quotation Marks [" "].
49-50. The Colon [:].
51. The Dash [-].
52-53. Parentheses [( )].
54. Brackets [ [ ] ].
55. The Hyphen [-].
56. The Slash (Virgule) [/].
Sections 60-73 Mechanics and Spelling.
60-62. Capitalization.
63. Syllabication.
64-66. Numbers.
67-68. Abbreviations.
69-73. Spelling.
Sections 80-83 Word Choice.
80. Be Concise, Clear, and Original.
81. Use Standard American English.
82. Use Nondiscriminatory Terms.
83. Distinguish Between Similar Words.
Sections 90-98 Paragraphs and Papers.
90. Manuscript Form.
91-92. Paragraphs.
93-94. Essays.
95-98. Research Papers.