Grammar for Grown-Ups

<b>It's never too late to brush up on your writing skills!</b> <p/>Writing is a daily part of adult life but many people are uncertain about basic rules and conventions. Do I need a comma before this clause? What exactly is a prepositional phrase? Is it ever necessary to use brackets? (Answer: Rarely if ever.) With clear no-nonsense explanations and examples <i>Grammar for Grown-ups</i> makes learning the finer points of the English language easy. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know for clear and professional communication including the mechanics of writing the parts of speech and proper punctuation and capitalization as well as the most common errors--and how to avoid and fix them. Each lesson includes a practice exercise to reinforce learning. <p/><ul><li><b>Master the basics</b>--clear coverage of grammar rules and conventions including the parts of speech and sentence structure</li><li><b>Fine-tune the mechanics</b>--how to use punctuation effectively and accurately</li><li><b>Write with style</b>--strategies to make your writing clear compelling consistent and concise</li><li><b>Practice makes perfect</b>--exercise component for each lesson to reinforce learning</li></ul>