A guide to English grammar and style reveals the underlying logic of the language with the help of examples organized according to specific problems.

This is the companion book to Basic ESL Online (www.basicesl.com). Except for the English pronunciations and native language translations that are provided online, this book follows the outline course content with some adjustments required by the book format. Includes written grammatical exercises.

Good writers follow the rules. Great writers know the rules -- and follow their instincts! Finding the right words, in the right order, matters -- whether you're a student embarking on an essay, a job applicant drafting your cover letter, an employee composing an email ... even a (hopeful) lover writing a text. Do it wrong and you just might get an F, miss the interview, lose a client, or spoil your chance at a second date. Do it right, and the world...

"This is an engaging and practical introduction to the elements of grammar, sentence structure, and style that you need to write well across a range of academic, creative, and professional contexts, deftly combining practical strategies with scholarly principles. The second edition includes updated material based on a longstanding commitment to writing and to best international practice. It includes advice on reading; language; grammar and style;...