Cliffs Study Solver English Grammar - Softcover

Coghill, Jeff; Magedanz, Stacy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764537660 ISBN 13: 9780764537660

Publisher: Cliff Notes, 2003

Synopsis

The CliffsStudySolver workbooks combine 20 percent review material with 80 percent practice problems (and the answers!) to help make your lessons stick.

CliffsStudySolver English Grammar is for students who want to reinforce their knowledge with a learn-by-doing approach. Inside, you’ll get the practice you need to learn English grammar with problem-solving tools such as

• Clear, concise reviews of every topic
• Practice problems in every chapter ― with explanations and solutions
• A diagnostic pretest to assess your current skills
• A full-length exam that adapts to your skill level

A glossary, a list of commonly misused words, and punctuation and capitalization rules can help you communicate effectively. This workbook also covers the parts of speech, verbs, and active and passive voices. Explore other aspects of English including

• Subjects and predicates
• Adjective and adverbial phrases
• Pronouns
• Noun-verb agreement
• Prepositions
• Frequently encountered sentence problems
• Using numerals

Practice makes perfect ― and whether you're taking lessons or teaching yourself, CliffsStudySolver guides can help you make the grade.

Author Jeffrey Coghill is a medical librarian at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC; Stacy Magedanz is currently a reference librarian at California State University in San Bernardino. Both have M.A. degrees in English.

About this title

About the Author

Jeffrey Coghill is a medical librarian at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. He holds a Master’s degree in English, which he has taught at several colleges, including Trident Technical College in Charleston, South Carolina, and McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Stacy Magedanz is a Reference Librarian at California State University, San Bernardino. She holds a Master’s degree in English and is an experienced editor and proofreader.

From the Back Cover

The learn-by-doing way to master English grammar

Why CliffsStudySolver™ Guides?

Go with the name you know and trust
Get the information you need fast!
Written by teachers and educational specialists

Inside you ll get the practice you need to learn English grammar, including:

Parts of Speech

• Nouns and pronouns
• Conjunctions
• Prepositions
• Modifiers

Verb Review

• Regular and irregular verbs
• Infinitives
• Gerunds and participles
• Present, past, and future tenses
• Imperative and subjunctive moods
• Conditionals
• Active and passive voices

Putting It Together

• Sentences, phrases, and clauses
• Punctuation and capitalization
• Glossary of grammar terms
• List of commonly misused words

Problem-Solving Tools

• Clear, concise reviews of every topic
• Practice problems in every chapter with explanations and solutions
• Diagnostic pretest to assess your current skills
• Full-length exam that adapts to your skill level

We take great notes and make learning a snap

Edition details

• Publisher: Cliff Notes
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764537660
• ISBN 13: 9780764537660
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384