American English Punctuation for Anyone [Paperback]

George Ann Gregory (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 31, 2000

A perfect companion to A Basic Grammar Dictionary for Anyone, American English Punctuation for Anyone is the logical second book of the set. Knowing basic grammar simplifies the understanding and usage of punctuation. The two go hand-in-hand.

Like its companion book A Basic Grammar Dictionary for Anyone, it contains examples of punctuation rules with notes on usage. There are samples of various formats, such as friendly letters, business letters, essays, and research papers. This second book completes the understanding of written uses of the English Language.

This book is easy to use, friendly, and understandable.

It is the perfect choice for
· high school and college students
· English as a Second Language teachers and tutors
· English as a Second Language learners
· Businesses and government workers
· Parents and grandparents

Editorial Reviews

Review

I never realized how many things I was doing wrong with punctuation until I got this book! -- R. Sheldon, Spokane WA

If you have to write, get this book! -- C. Scheueremann, Los Angeles, CA

The book is simple to use and easy to understand, it's just what I've been looking for. Thanks. -- E. Gonzales, Phoenix, AZ

About the Author

George Ann Gregory has a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics. She is a lifelong educator who has developed language and literacy with ages preschool through adults.

She has worked with a variety of ethnic and linguistics groups, including Amerindian, Southeast Asian, Latin American, Middle-Eastern, European, African American, Hispanic American, and Anglo American.

Her research includes grammatical analysis of compositions and teaching methods that work. Her publications also include research articles, essays, short stories, poetry, and children’s stories.

Product Details

• Paperback: 140 pages
• Publisher: MTG Publishing (October 31, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970406010
• ISBN-13: 978-0970406019
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,770,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Punctuation made very easy, February 7, 2001

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This review is from: American English Punctuation for Anyone (Paperback)

What I like about this book as opposed to some other punctuation books is that it is so amazingly clear. Each application is explained with a few examples and then an explanation in just a few lines. I have it on the kitchen table and I do just one item each morning with the kids while they eat their breakfast. They get it with a "oh, ya!" each time.

Teachers will find this book particualry helpful as the explanations are truly clear with no confusion. Here is an example;

Titles Gone with the Wind Use Capital letters to begin words in a title. Always capitalize the first and the last word. Do not capitalize articles and conjunctions.

This little book is a gem and belongs in your arsenal of super educational resources.