Grammar in Plain English [Paperback]

Harriet Diamond (Author), Phyllis Dutwin (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764128876 | ISBN-13: 978-0764128875 | Publication Date: August 1, 2005 | Edition: 4

Here is an excellent English grammar brush-up manual and subject review for adults preparing for the GED, for students of English as a second language preparing for the TOEFL or TOEIC exams, and for all others who need to improve their skills in basic English usage. Topics presented and explained include:

The sentence, the simplest complete thought

Adding descriptive words and using them correctly

Rules of agreement between nouns and verbs

Time and sequence of tenses

Balanced sentences to reflect coordinated thoughts

Spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and much more
Twenty-two lessons cover the various aspects of English grammar with practice exercises accompanying each lesson and answers to all questions. This new edition has been updated to reflect the most recent GED writing skills tests.

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From the Back Cover

[back cover]
BARRON’S

GRAMMAR IN PLAIN ENGLISH

Fourth Edition

This effective and easy-to-use English grammar brush-up manual is written for adults preparing for the GED, for ESL students preparing for the TOEFL or TOEIC exams, and all others who need to improve their skills in basic English usage. Topics presented and explained include:

The sentence, the simplest complete thought

Adding descriptive words and using them correctly

Rules of agreement between nouns and verbs

Time and sequence of tenses

Balanced sentences to reflect coordinated thoughts

Spelling, capitalization, punctuation

and much more

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 4 edition (August 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764128876
• ISBN-13: 978-0764128875
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 7.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #298,813 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent grammar tutorial, March 17, 2005

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A. Botnick "AJ Botnick" (Raleigh, NC) - See all my reviews
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I picked up this book when I realized that my grammar was not up to par as a result of attending a sorry little public school with an inadequate number of hours and instructors in the subject.

Although this book is written for the GED crowd, I found it to be an excellent tutorial on the fundamentals of grammar. It's style is very easy to read and fun with a good blend of content with practical exercises.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Primer but the formant needs an overhaul, January 9, 2006

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D. Goodpasture (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grammar in Plain English (Paperback)

I am an ESL teacher and this was great book for me to review before teaching the grammar rules. The problem with using it for my students was that the format was too confusing. The author needs to go back and find a way to differentiate categories from subcategories, e.g. using Roman numerals or letters for subcategories instead of double sets of numbers. Otherwise, it's a great book, straight-forward, simply stated, and not too busy.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A recommended pick; not just for students, but for any wishing a refresher course in an easy workbook., January 6, 2007

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

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Any planning on taking the GED, or adults wishing to brush up on their English skills, will find the fourth edition of GRAMMAR IN PLAIN ENGLISH provides over twenty important lessons to reinforce grammar. Practice exercises with answer keys use some of the latest GED writing skills test formats and provide plenty of examples, practice questions, and explanations for review. A recommended pick; not just for students, but for any wishing a refresher course in an easy workbook.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch