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The Grammar Detective: Solving the Mysteries of Basic Grammar
Gillian Hanson
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Description for The Grammar Detective: Solving the Mysteries of Basic Grammar
Paperback. Helps to get a grip on English grammar by solving a series of short murder mysteries, each of them illustrated. This book includes exercises: word searches, crosswords and puzzles - to help introduce and reinforce grammatical skills and knowledge. It introduces aspects of grammar such as nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, clauses and phrases. Num Pages: 112 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 2AB; CJBG; CJBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 14. Weight in Grams: 190.
The "Grammar Detective" invites readers to get to grips with English grammar by solving a series of short murder mysteries, each of them illustrated. There are then further exercises - word searches, crosswords and puzzles all come together to help introduce and reinforce grammatical skills and knowledge. The book introduces aspects of grammar such as nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, clauses and phrases, and includes a variety of test exercises. It also demystifies punctuation, and explains full stops, colons, semi-colons and speech marks. This fun and engaging book is an ideal introduction to English grammar for students, or a handy refresher ... Read more
The "Grammar Detective" invites readers to get to grips with English grammar by solving a series of short murder mysteries, each of them illustrated. There are then further exercises - word searches, crosswords and puzzles all come together to help introduce and reinforce grammatical skills and knowledge. The book introduces aspects of grammar such as nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, clauses and phrases, and includes a variety of test exercises. It also demystifies punctuation, and explains full stops, colons, semi-colons and speech marks. This fun and engaging book is an ideal introduction to English grammar for students, or a handy refresher ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Continuum
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Number of Pages
168
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780826498076
SKU
V9780826498076
Shipping Time
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99-10
About Gillian Hanson
Gillian Mary Hanson taught English composition and literature at the University of Houston-Downtown for twenty-two years. She is the editor of the University Guide to College Writing.
Reviews for The Grammar Detective: Solving the Mysteries of Basic Grammar
"If you have always been nervous about such things as subordinate clauses, patriciple phrases or non-restrictive appositives, worry no longer. These, and the other mysteries of English grammar, will fall into place as you work your way through The Grammar Detective and enjoy yourself at the same time." - Writing Magaziine, August 2008 "The book is aimed at 'students and those ... Read more