21st Century Grammar Handbook (21st Century Reference) - Softcover

Kipfer, Barbara Ann

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9780440215080: 21st Century Grammar Handbook (21st Century Reference)

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ISBN 10: 0440215080 ISBN 13: 9780440215080

Publisher: Laurel, 1993

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This all-new guide to english is designed to be user-friendly. Its innovative A-to-Z dictionary format lets you find the answers to your questions about grammar, punctuation, and preferred usage quickly and easily. Simply look up the problem areas as you would look up a word in the dictionary. It's just that simple and time-saving. A glossary of terms and plentiful cross-references offer even more help when you need it. Created by a leading expert in linguistics and lexicography. Covers all essential areas of grammar and style. A key word index for fast access.. Clear, plentiful examples. Up-to-date, modern, preferred academic and business usage. Portable for school, home, or office.

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Find the answers you need in this up-to-date grammar handbook that's organized like a dictionary. Alphabetical entries from "A, an" to "Zero" explain the most common grammar mistakes and how to correct them. Spelling, punctuation, parts of speech, confusing words--they're all here, along with the most important rules of correct sentence structure. There's also a test quiz called "How Good Are My Grammar, Writing, and Speaking?" that's designed to test your knowledge and point out areas in which you need to improve. A key-word index makes it easy to access the exact entry you need.

About the Author:

Lexicographer Barbara Ann Kipfer holds a PhD and an MPhil in linguistics from England's University of Exeter and is a pioneer in electronic lexical systems. She has designed and assembled lexicographic references and conducted lexicographic researches for many clients. She is a member of the Dictionary Society of North America, the Association of Computational Linguistics, and the European Association for Lexicography.

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