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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 428.007 EAN: 9780764134364 ISBN: 0764134361 Label: Barron's Educational Series Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 224 Publication Date: 2006-08-01 Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Reading Level: Young Adult Studio: Barron's Educational Series
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Editorial Reviews: This very approachable text combines instruction in parts of speech and sentence structure with down-to-earth examples, funny illustrations, and examination of some of the more amusing and peculiar words in the English language. A chapter on clear e-mail communication and etiquette is brand new in this edition, as are many of the author’s challenging “Brain Ticklers.” Her helpful chapter on how to edit a school paper has also been heavily revised and updated. Barron’s popular Painless Series of study guides for middle school and high school students offer a lighthearted, often humorous approach to their subjects, transforming details that might once have seemed boring or difficult into a series of interesting and mentally challenging ideas. Most titles in the series feature many fun-to-solve “Brain Tickler” problems with answers at the end of each chapter.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Excellent Refresher Comment: This is a great little book to keep near when it's time to write. Easily look up and refresh your memory on the things you wished you didn't forget (or nap through, like me!) Customer Rating: Summary: To help prevent the dumbing down of America Comment: This book's title jumped out at me at my local bookstore. I had to have it for myself, but mostly to see IF this was a book I could recommend to others. Now I know: Every household, office and student should have this book--if you want to write correctly, with confidence. Written for middle grade and high school age, the book is designed "so grammar doesn't hurt," -no matter your age. Painless Grammar covers: - Parts of speech. - Building and punctuating sentences. - Agreement (between subject and verb; between pronoun and antecedent). - Words: Misused, one word or two and confusing pairs. - Editing. - Email guidelines. So, do you ever find yourself at home or at work wondering whether "its" or "it's," is correct, or how to use " and ` -or whatever your "grammar challenge is? The down-to-earth examples make Painless Grammar fun and a learnable moment for any age. As an editor, I find frequent misuse of certain words, commas and semi-colons, plus run-on sentences--many things we learned in middle or high school, but forgot or need a refresher. Read a few pages a day, or use it as a resource when you aren't sure. However, I have found that many people "think" they remember the rule, but don't-so keep this book handy. I recommend you buy several copies for your kids, home office or work. The clarity of the examples are complemented (yes, it is an "e") by the ease of finding answers. Armchair Interviews says: Almost everyone can use this useful resource. Customer Rating: Summary: Great Book! Comment: This book covers all the things your english teacher forgot or that you forgot. A great refresher book that everyone should have in their book bag. Great for all ages! Customer Rating: Summary: Great for students or adults! Comment: I purchased this for use at home as we home-educate our children. I thought this would help me to brush up on my grammar skills, but my kids immediately picked this book up and started using it on their own. It is very user friendly - an easy read for any age, and a great review for middle and high school students. My 14 yr old uses it as a reference when she is writing. Highly recommended! Customer Rating: Summary: This Is So Brilliant! Comment: Painless Grammar is completely different from any typical grammar stuff! We tend to label grammar as boring, but I noticed something totally different from what we learned at school; it doesn't involve any dull and/or old-fashioned structures at all. What really intrigued me was the last chapter dealing with how to e-mail! Actually, I like that chapter best in this book. That was the least I'd expected! Facial expressions and abbreviations drew my attention because both of them are expressed differently from Japanese. I think using them sometimes helps you enjoy e-mailing your friends. Of course, I know too much use of them confuses readers, though. I bet dealing with e-mail is a down-to-earth and up-to-date approach to attract readers! More Reviews