Mark Peters PhD – författare

Writing and speaking with correct grammar and style is the key to getting ahead in business and life. For many, however, mastering the details of grammar is a slow and painful process. The Idiot's Guide®: Grammar and Style makes learning and using proper grammar clear and easy. In this book, readers get:Clear, no-nonsense explanations and examples that make learning the finer points of English grammar easy.An easy way to remember the parts of speech-including nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections-and how to assemble them into clear clauses, phrases, sentences, and paragraphs.Help with the mechanics of writing, including proper punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.Tips on avoiding and fixing the most common errors.Plentiful in-book exercises to reinforce learning for each topic.A review of the various references and style guides available and how and when to use them.A thorough guide to writing with clarity and conciseness, which gives more impact to letters, emails, and other documents.

It’s never too late to brush up on your writing skills!Writing is a daily part of adult life, but many people are uncertain about basic rules and conventions. Do I need a comma before this clause? What exactly is a prepositional phrase? Is it ever necessary to use brackets? (Answer: Rarely, if ever.) With clear, no-nonsense explanations and examples, Grammar for Grown-ups makes learning the finer points of the English language easy. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know for clear and professional communication, including the mechanics of writing, the parts of speech, and proper punctuation and capitalization, as well as the most common errors—and how to avoid and fix them. Each lesson includes a practice exercise to reinforce learning.Master the basics—clear coverage of grammar rules and conventions, including the parts of speech and sentence structureFine-tune the mechanics—how to use punctuation effectively and accuratelyWrite with style—strategies to make your writing clear, compelling, consistent, and concisePractice makes perfect—exercise component for each lesson to reinforce learning

It’s never too late to brush up on your writing skills!Writing is a daily part of adult life, but many people are uncertain about basic rules and conventions. Do I need a comma before this clause? What exactly is a prepositional phrase? Is it ever necessary to use brackets? (Answer: Rarely, if ever.) With clear, no-nonsense explanations and examples, Grammar for Grown-ups makes learning the finer points of the English language easy. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know for clear and professional communication, including the mechanics of writing, the parts of speech, and proper punctuation and capitalization, as well as the most common errors—and how to avoid and fix them. Each lesson includes a practice exercise to reinforce learning.

Master the basics—clear coverage of grammar rules and conventions, including the parts of speech and sentence structureFine-tune the mechanics—how to use punctuation effectively and accuratelyWrite with style—strategies to make your writing clear, compelling, consistent, and concisePractice makes perfect—exercise component for each lesson to reinforce learning