Author: P.D. Antony
Publisher: Notion Press
Published: 2016-08-08
Total Pages: 154
ISBN-13: 1945688076
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Grammar is a subject that even the best English users tend to neglect. This book can be used as a general reference book by all. For students, it is a grammar guide to refer to any topic at a glance. The description of every rule is easily understandable without teachers’ help. It covers all the grammar rules for day-to-day requirements and all parts of speech with plenty of examples. The pronouns are very well-explained, especially nominative and objective pronouns, which are often confusing for many. The case is similar with verbs and adverbs.
Author: Lucy Toulmin Smith
Publisher: Rarebooksclub.com
Published: 2013-09
Total Pages: 86
ISBN-13: 9781230065922
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1885 edition. Excerpt: ...(2) it connects two sentences, with the same kind of power as the relative adverbs (see 93); they might therefore be called "conjunctive pronouns" and the others "conjunctive adverbs," but that it is useless to multiply terms. The relative pronouns which and who usually join co-ordinate clauses; that introduces a sub-ordinate clause. (See 99.) Co-ordinate.--" He undertook an expedition to the gallery, which he entered with a feeling of solemnity."--Hay ward's Goethe, p. 49. "Hanno was one of those who were most unfriendly."--J. Sime's Germany, p. 62. "He mentions the visit of a bookseller who requested a dozen of such pieces."--lb., p. 79. "I do lack some part Of that quick spirit that is in Antony."--Jul. Ckesar, Act i., sc. 2. (a) WHO, relating to persons, is thus declined in both singular and plural; what relates only to neuter singular antecedents, but its genitive whose relates to both singular and plural. Mas. and Fem. Neut. Nom. who what Gen. whose whose Sat. to whom what Ace. whom what The usage of these is shown in the following examples. The noun or pronoun to which the relative refers is called the antecedent, y. "The man who dares be just."--W. Taylor. "The woman who hesitates is lost."--Proverb. "Thousands who wander in this world of care."--Mrs. Hunter. G. "Thou whose glory fills the skies."--Hymn. "Those finer chords whose music life deplores."--L, E. Landon. N. "I feel like one who treads alone. Some banquet-hall deserted, G.-Whose lights are fled, Whose garlands dead."--T. Moore. D. "If you did know to whom I gave the ring, If you did know for whom I gave the ring, And would conceive...
Author: Geraldine Woods
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2015-09-15
Total Pages: 397
ISBN-13: 1119063477
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The easy way to brush up on your English skills Is it good or well? There, their, or they're? Some people don't have to think twice about using proper English, but for the rest of us it can get tricky and confusing. Whether you're writing or speaking, it's all too easy to fall prey to simple mistakes that will represent you in a less-than-desirable light—which can potentially cost you a job or put you in an embarrassing social situation. Avoiding complicated grammar rules, Basic English For Dummies sticks to the basics and makes it easy to get up and running on what you need to know to partake in successful everyday communication, no matter your audience or medium. Inside, you'll find plenty of examples and exercises, guidance on how to structure sentences to make yourself easily understood, and so much more. In no time, you'll leave the 'me or I?' debate at the door and speak and write confidently and correctly. Plus, you'll expand your vocabulary, find the right tone and style you want to convey in your communication, and avoid common English language pitfalls. Includes quizzes and self-tests Provides guidance on composing letters, emails, texts, and phone calls Explains in plain English how to improve your English skills Gives you instruction and exercises on putting your skills to practice right away If English is your first language, but you missed or have forgotten the nuances that were taught in school, Basic English For Dummies is your go-to guide. It is also ideal for those learning English as a second language.
Author: Hezekiah Munsell, Jr.
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 2008-10-01
Total Pages: 68
ISBN-13: 9781437029451
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.