Books like English Grammar For Dummies by Geraldine Woods

A practical guide offering 50 concise tools that help writers of all backgrounds—novelists, journalists, business professionals—to write more clearly, creatively, and effectively.

The Only Grammar Book You’ll Ever Need gives clear, practical guidance for mastering grammar, punctuation, and clear writing, from professional documents to school papers, with examples and expert advice from teacher Susan Thurman.

A practical, topic‑by‑topic reference for teachers and learners of English grammar and usage, covering idioms, common pitfalls, and instructional strategies.

A clear, practical guide to essential English grammar for non-native speakers, focusing on everyday communication and avoiding common mistakes that can affect work and social interactions.

Following in the tradition of Joanne Kimes's signature "let's just close our eyes and get through this together" humor, along with Gary Robert Muschla's gentle grammar technique, Grammar Sucks is for everyone who hates the rules but wants to follow them anyway. Do you suffer from grammar-phobia because:You're so used to IMing, you've forgotten how to write a normal sentence. :-)You've started thinking in rap lyrics.The last time you gave a report, your handouts got you laughed out of the room.With Grammar Sucks, you can put your phobia to rest. Why else should you keep your grammar skills sharp? Why, knowledge of grammar can help you:Go after that big promotion with flairWin at board gamesWrite a love letter that'll actually help you get the girl (or guy)Give an eloquent toast at the next Friars- Club roastFollowing in the tradition of Joanne Kimes's signature "let's just close our eyes and get through this together" humor, along with Gary Robert Muschla's gentle grammar technique, Grammar Sucks is for everyone who hates the rules but wants to follow them anyway.Joanne Kimes is the coauthor of the bestsellers Pregnancy Sucks and Pregnancy Sucks for Men. She has written for a number of children's and comedy television shows and lives with her husband and daughter in Studio City, California.Gary Robert Muschla is a former teacher and is the author of several books on writing, grammar, and teaching reading. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and daughter.

English Grammar for Dummies offers a clear, practical guide to the rules and nuances of English, from basic sentence structure to advanced punctuation and tense usage.

Introducing English Grammar offers a clear, engaging introduction to English grammar that balances basic concepts with practical exercises and reference tools.

A concise guide for everyday speakers and writers, offering practical rules and common pitfalls to help readers communicate correctly in everyday language.

A playful guide that uses witty rhymes and cartoon cats to help young readers discover how adverbs add flavor to sentences.

English Grammar: A University Course for Students and Teachers

A clear, jargon-free guide to modern English grammar, covering essential rules, advanced topics, and the differences between British and American usage.

Introducing English Semantics is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the study of meaning.Charles W. Kreidler presents the basic principles of this discipline. He explores how languages organize and express meanings through words, parts of words and sentences.Introducing English Semantics:* deals with relations of words to other words, and sentences to other sentences* illustrates the importance of 'tone of voice' and 'body language' in face-to-face exchanges, and the role of context in any communication* makes random comparisons of features in other languages* explores the knowledge speakers of a language must have in common to enable them to communicate* discusses the nature of language; the structure of discourse; the distinction between lexical and grammatical meaning* examines such relations as synonymy, antonymy, and hyponymy; ambiguity; implication; factivity; aspect; and modalityWritten in a clear, accessible style, Introducing English Semantics will be an essential text for any student following an introductory course in semantics. Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, all technical terms are clearly defined in an accompanying glossary and active participation is encouraged through numerous exercises.

English Grammar: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Applying Grammatical Concepts in English Language Usage and Composition, Suitable for Teachers, Students, and Non-Fiction Readers alike, with Exercises and Text Analysis Tools for Practice and Improvement.