Download or read book Quick Easy English Punctuation written by Richard De A'Morelli and published by SPECTRUM INK. This book was released on 2017-02-09 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to use commas, semicolons, and other punctuation correctly. This essential handbook for writers and students presents a well-organized collection of English punctuation rules and simple examples that will help you write with impact and style. Punctuation is more important than you might think. It allows your words to tell their story. These small but crucial marks in your sentences are like road signs; without them, readers can get lost in a jumble of words. Learning basic rules of punctuation is a must if you want to write well. Fortunately, the rules are easy to learn, and you will find many helpful shortcuts in this new book. The author, a distinguished editor with thirty years of experience, offers bite-size tutorials and simple advice on how to use commas, parentheses, dashes, and other punctuation marks in all kinds of writing, both fiction and nonfiction. In addition to learning easy rules to help you correctly punctuate whatever you write, you will discover that these rules are not set in stone—you can rearrange your sentences and use punctuation creatively to make your writing more concise and interesting. Quick & Easy English Punctuation is aimed at these readers who may benefit from this useful guide: -- Writers of all skill levels will learn how to recognize and fix punctuation errors in their manuscripts, and how punctuation can be used creatively to add clarity and sparkle to their sentences. -- Students can use these rules to correctly punctuate term papers and other academic writing. -- Teachers can use this book to help students quickly grasp basic concepts of English punctuation. -- ESL/EFL learners will benefit from the many short, easy-to-understand examples featured in the book. -- Employees can follow these rules to create punctuation-perfect reports, manuals, and other documents in the workplace. Read any chapter of this book, follow the simple rules, and you will see a fast improvement in the quality of your writing. Read a chapter a day, and in two weeks, you should have a solid understanding of punctuation and be able to add a touch of style and polish to everything you write. This handy desktop reference expands on the author’s bestselling writing guide, Elements of Style 2017. It includes material drawn from that book but delves deeper into punctuation, providing more examples and an additional eighty pages of content. Once you have mastered the concepts in this book, you may wish to read Elements of Style 2017, which offers a comprehensive primer on English grammar, available in e-book and paperback editions at major booksellers worldwide.
Download or read book Punctuation Without Tears written by Dominic Selwood and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book English Grammar without Tears written by VISHWANATHAN. NAIR and published by Laxmi Publications. This book was released on 2022 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Punctuation Without Tears written by Dominic Selwood and published by . This book was released on 2018-07-11 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Punctuate with confidence the easy way! A quick, funny, illustrated guide to all the punctuation you'll ever need to know. Whether you want to master punctuation for school, university, creative writing, journalism, business or anything else, this zany little book abandons complex rules and offers simple guidance for British and US English. In an easy and engaging style suitable for all ages, this short guide goes through all the common punctuation marks, explaining how to use each one, and showing how to avoid some of the commonest errors. Using funny, memorable examples, it allows you quickly to master all the common punctuation marks: periods (full stops), commas, colons, semicolons, exclamation marks, question marks, dashes, hyphens, apostrophes, quotation marks, brackets, and ellipses. It also has sections on how to handle two punctuation marks next to each other, numbers, -ize and -ise, and a wealth of other style advice. Many of the chapters are brought to life with whacky illustrations. - British and US English - No technical jargon - Clear examples This book is for: - Writers (fiction and non-fiction) - Schools and colleges - Business - All ages 'I wish every one of my students would read this!' Professor of Physics, Oxford University 'What a wonderful book!' Director, Author School 'A magical manual!' Editor, Leading UK newspaper 'Made me laugh and cheer' Award-winning TV producer Dominic Selwood is a journalist and bestselling author. Delia Johnson is a book illustrator.
Download or read book Webster s New World Punctuation written by Geraldine Woods and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2013-02-28 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unsure about proper punctuation? When in doubt, look it up! THE PRACTICAL, ACCESSIBLE GUIDE TO CORRECT PUNCTUATION Whether you're writing a business report or a book report, creating an article for a newsletter, writing a note to your child's teacher, a personal letter, or a cover letter, using proper punctuation helps you make your points clearly and make a good impression. This user-friendly reference helps you quickly find the commonly accepted rule for any given situation, and even explains when to make exceptions to the rules. Webster's New World Punctuation: Simplified and Applied is packed with information and features, including: An overview of the importance of good punctuation Clear, concise explanations of difficult rules Easy-to-understand examples that make applying the rules a snap Cautions that alert you to common pitfalls An overview of punctuation in common writing formats, ranging from business letters to e-mails to desktop publishing Guidelines for citations in more formal writing
Download or read book Grammar Without Tears written by Tabitha Ormiston-Smith and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Grammar Without Tears creatively teaches grammar through short skits in modern context... If you have trouble understanding they're, their, and there, reflexive pronouns, may/can, or split infinitives, Grammar Without Tears will make them easy to learn. It's astounding as an educational reference, and I can see classrooms benefiting from its use. Ben Ditmars, author of Night Poems and Haiku in the Night."--Back cover.
Download or read book Comma Sense written by Richard Lederer and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2007-07-10 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you confounded by commas, addled by apostrophes, or queasy about quotation marks? Do you believe a bracket is just a support for a wall shelf, a dash is something you make for the bathroom, and a colon and semicolon are large and small intestines? If so, language humorists Richard Lederer and John Shore (with the sprightly aid of illustrator Jim McLean), have written the perfect book to help make your written words perfectly precise and punctuationally profound. Don't expect Comma Sense to be a dry, academic tome. On the contrary, the authors show how each mark of punctuation—no matter how seemingly arcane—can be effortlessly associated with a great American icon: the underrated yet powerful period with Seabiscuit; the jazzy semicolon with Duke Ellington; even the rebel apostrophe with famed outlaw Jesse James. But this book is way more than a flight of whimsy. When you've finished Comma Sense, you'll not only have mastered everything you need to know about punctuation through Lederer and Shore's simple, clear, and right-on-the-mark rules, you'll have had fun doing so. When you're done laughing and learning, you'll be a veritable punctuation whiz, ready to make your marks accurately, sensitively, and effectively.
Download or read book The Best Punctuation Book Period written by June Casagrande and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This all-in-one reference is a quick and easy way for book, magazine, online, academic, and business writers to look up sticky punctuation questions for all styles including AP (Associated Press), MLA (Modern Language Association), APA (American Psychological Association), and Chicago Manual of Style. Punctuate with Confidence—No Matter the Style Confused about punctuation? There’s a reason. Everywhere you turn, publications seem to follow different rules on everything from possessive apostrophes to hyphens to serial commas. Then there are all the gray areas of punctuation—situations the rule books gloss over or never mention at all. At last, help has arrived. This complete reference guide from grammar columnist June Casagrande covers the basic rules of punctuation plus the finer points not addressed anywhere else, offering clear answers to perplexing questions about semicolons, quotation marks, periods, apostrophes, and more. Better yet, this is the only guide that uses handy icons to show how punctuation rules differ for book, news, academic, and science styles—so you can boldly switch between essays, online newsletters, reports, fiction, and magazine and news articles. This handbook also features rulings from an expert “Punctuation Panel” so you can see how working pros approach sticky situations. And the second half of the book features an alphabetical master list of commonly punctuated terms worth its weight in gold, combining rulings from the major style guides and showing exactly where they differ. With The Best Punctuation Book, Period, you’ll be able to handle any punctuation predicament in a flash—and with aplomb.
Download or read book Eats Shoots Leaves written by Lynne Truss and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-04-12 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all know the basics of punctuation. Or do we? A look at most neighborhood signage tells a different story. Through sloppy usage and low standards on the internet, in email, and now text messages, we have made proper punctuation an endangered species. In Eats, Shoots & Leaves, former editor Lynne Truss dares to say, in her delightfully urbane, witty, and very English way, that it is time to look at our commas and semicolons and see them as the wonderful and necessary things they are. This is a book for people who love punctuation and get upset when it is mishandled. From the invention of the question mark in the time of Charlemagne to George Orwell shunning the semicolon, this lively history makes a powerful case for the preservation of a system of printing conventions that is much too subtle to be mucked about with.
Download or read book The Old Fashioned Rules of Punctuation Book written by and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mind the Stop written by G.V. Carey and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The New American Guide to Punctuation written by William C. Paxson and published by Signet Book. This book was released on 1996 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing easy-to-follow instructions on the latest style guidelines, a complete punctuation guide features extensive indexing and cross-referencing tables, foreign words and phrases, and advice on preparing a manuscript. Reissue.
Download or read book Punctuation written by George Paul Macdonell and published by Rarebooksclub.com. This book was released on 2012-07 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free. This is an OCR edition with typos. Excerpt from book: THE SEMICOLON. XXI. The semicolon is the point usually employed to separate parts of a sentence between which there is a very distinct break, but which are too intimately connected to be made separate sentences. The patient dates hls pleasure from the day when he feels that his cure has begun; and, perhaps, the day of his perfect N-establishment does not yield him pleasure so great The author himself Is the best judge of his own performance ] no one has so deeply meditated on the subject; no one b so sincerely interested in the event Not one word is said, nor one suggestion made, of general right to choose our own governors; to cashier them for misconduct ] and to form a government for ourselves. The semicolon is used in enumerations, as in the last example, in order to keep the parts more distinctly separate. XXII. Whti sentence consists of twoTbx nuncoLOH. 41 or more independent clauses not joined by conjunctions, the clauses are separated by semicolons. To command a crime is to commit one; he who commands an assassination, is by every one regarded as an assassin. His knowledge was too multifarious to be always exact; his pursuits were too eager to be always cautious. If the conjunction and were inserted in the last sentence, the comma would be used instead of the semicolon. A conjunction forms a bridge over the gap between two statements, and, where they are neither long nor complicated, we pass from one to the other without noticing any distinct break. But there is such a break when the conjunction is omitted, and therefore we use a stronger point The two parts of an antithesis are generally separated in this way. XXIII. A pause generally indicated by a comma may be indicated by a semicolon, when commas are used in the sentence for other ...
Download or read book Quick Easy English Punctuation written by Richard De A'Morelli and published by Spectrum Ink Publishing. This book was released on 2017-02-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to use commas, semicolons, and other punctuation correctly. This essential handbook for writers and students presents a well-organized collection of English punctuation rules and simple examples that will help you write with impact and style. Punctuation is more important than you might think. It allows your words to tell their story. These small but crucial marks in your sentences are like road signs; without them, readers can get lost in a jumble of words. Learning basic rules of punctuation is a must if you want to write well. Fortunately, the rules are easy to learn, and you will find many helpful shortcuts in this new book. The author, a distinguished editor with thirty years of experience, offers bite-size tutorials and simple advice on how to use commas, parentheses, dashes, and other punctuation marks in all kinds of writing, both fiction and nonfiction. In addition to learning easy rules to help you correctly punctuate whatever you write, you will discover that these rules are not set in stone-you can rearrange your sentences and use punctuation creatively to make your writing more concise and interesting. Quick & Easy English Punctuation is aimed at these readers who may benefit from this useful guide: -- Writers of all skill levels will learn how to recognize and fix punctuation errors in their manuscripts, and how punctuation can be used creatively to add clarity and sparkle to their sentences. -- Students can use these rules to correctly punctuate term papers and other academic writing. -- Teachers can use this book to help students quickly grasp basic concepts of English punctuation. -- ESL/EFL learners will benefit from the many short, easy-to-understand examples featured in the book. -- Employees can follow these rules to create punctuation-perfect reports, manuals, and other documents in the workplace. Read any chapter of this book, follow the simple rules, and you will see a fast improvement in the quality of your writing. Read a chapter a day, and in two weeks, you should have a solid understanding of punctuation and be able to add a touch of style and polish to everything you write. This handy desktop reference expands on the author's bestselling writing guide, Elements of Style 2017. It includes material drawn from that book but delves deeper into punctuation, providing more examples and an additional eighty pages of content. Once you have mastered the concepts in this book, you may wish to read Elements of Style 2017, which offers a comprehensive primer on English grammar, available in Kindle and paperback at http: //www.amazon.com/dp/B01MD0396I
Download or read book Punctuate It Right written by Harry Shaw and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1953, "Punctuate It Right!" is an essential guide to the rules and conventions of punctuation in the English language. Written by grammar expert Harry Shaw, the book provides clear and concise explanations of how to use commas, semicolons, apostrophes, and other marks of punctuation correctly. It also includes helpful tips on how to avoid common errors and how to make your writing more effective and engaging. Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply someone who wants to improve your writing skills, this book is an indispensable resource. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Eats Shoots Leaves written by Lynne Truss and published by Profile Books(GB). This book was released on 2003 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At front and back of book: Punctuation repair kit [stickers].
Download or read book Punctuation personified or pointing made easy written by Mr. Stops and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-07-18 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the mysteries of punctuation with Mr. Stops' delightful and educational guide, "Punctuation Personified: Or, Pointing Made Easy." This charming book transforms the often daunting rules of punctuation into an engaging and accessible journey, perfect for students, writers, and anyone looking to enhance their writing skills. Join Mr. Stops as he personifies punctuation marks, bringing each one to life with unique personalities and relatable scenarios. "Punctuation Personified" makes learning fun by turning abstract concepts into memorable stories and vivid illustrations, helping readers of all ages grasp the importance and correct usage of punctuation in a way that sticks. Through the adventures of characters like the energetic Exclamation Point, the thoughtful Period, and the inquisitive Question Mark, Mr. Stops provides clear explanations and practical examples. Each chapter is designed to build understanding and confidence, making it easy to apply these lessons to everyday writing. With a tone that is both playful and instructive, "Punctuation Personified" sets a lively and encouraging mood. Mr. Stops' creative approach not only demystifies punctuation but also highlights its role in enhancing clarity and expression in writing. Themes of precision, creativity, and effective communication are woven throughout the book, emphasizing the value of good punctuation skills. Since its publication, "Punctuation Personified" has been praised for its innovative teaching method and its ability to engage readers of all ages. It has become a beloved resource in classrooms and homes alike, known for its combination of entertainment and education. The book's enduring appeal lies in its ability to make learning punctuation an enjoyable and rewarding experience. As you delve into the pages of "Punctuation Personified: Or, Pointing Made Easy," you'll find yourself drawn into a world where punctuation marks are not just symbols but characters with stories to tell. Mr. Stops' imaginative storytelling and practical advice ensure that every reader comes away with a stronger grasp of punctuation and a greater appreciation for its role in effective communication. In conclusion, "Punctuation Personified" is more than just a grammar book—it's a fun and interactive guide that transforms the way we think about punctuation. Whether you're a student, a writer, or someone looking to polish their language skills, this book offers valuable insights and a fresh perspective on the art of punctuation. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of punctuation with Mr. Stops. Let "Punctuation Personified" make learning punctuation easy and enjoyable. Grab your copy now and join the many readers who have discovered the joy of punctuation through this delightful guide.
