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The original edition of the most trusted writer's guide to American English, this is the book that generations of writers have relied upon for timeless advice on grammar, diction, syntax, sentence construction, and other writing essentials. In brief and concise terms, author William Strunk, Jr., identifies the principal requirements of proper American English style and concentrates on the most often violated rules of composition. Originally published...

Explains the concept of homonyms and homophones.

An introduction to adjectives and how they help with descriptons.

Provides an introduction to the grammar rules and word usage of verbs, discussing present tense, irregular verbs, and contractions.

Provides an introduction to the grammar rules and usage of nouns, discussing proper nouns, plural nouns, and compound nouns.

"Verbs are easier to show than explain! Luckily, this 20th anniversary edition is chock-full of them. Updated design elements, Try It! features, and brand-new back matter make this a must-have for readers learning about verbs"-- Provided by publisher.

"Playful puns and comical cartoon cats combine to show, not tell, readers what prepositions are all about. This 20th anniversary edition includes brand-new design details, fun back matter, and hands-on Try It! features"-- Provided by publisher.

Explains the correct usage of punctuation marks, including commas, hyphens, and parentheses.

Offers an introduction to prepositions, discussing usage and grammar rules.

Emergent readers will learn to recognize vowel blends through short sentences and full-color photographs that illustrate the vowel blended word used in the sentence..