Basic English Grammar For Dummies - US - Geraldine Woods - Bog

Grammar guidance for those who need it The English language can be quirky. Basic English Grammar For Dummies guides you through the essentials and clears up the most common sources of confusion, so you speak and write correctly. You'll get answers to your most pressing grammar questions. When do we use whose and who's? Are y'all and ain't real words? And what -- exactly -- is the deal with pronouns these days? In this updated edition, grammarian Geraldine Woods uses her humorous, lighthearted style to make learning English engaging and stress-free. Inside... Correct use of verb tenses Active and passive voice Tips for improved writing Abbreviations and conventions in texting and social media Prepositions and conjunctions All about quotation marks Common mistakes to avoid