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Contents
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents vii
- Preface viii
- About the Author x
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Part A: Classes . . . to recognize
- 1. Countable and Uncountable Nouns 1
- 2. Articles 13
- 3. Pronouns and Quantifiers 24
- 4. Subject and Verb 36
- 5. Verbs and Tenses 42
- 6. Modals 59
- 7. Prepositions and Particles 68
- 8. Adjectives and Adverbs 80
- 9. Possession and Compounds 92
- 10. Clauses and Other Structures 98
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Part B: Choices . . . to remember
- 11. Noun-Adjective-Verb Confusion 109
- 12. Selecting the Correct Word 121
- 13. Selecting the Correct Style 136
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Part C: Components . . . to review
- 14. Regions and Countries 145
- 15. Dates and Time Expressions 153
- 16. Numbers and Percentages 161
- 17. Figures and Tables 169
- 18. Spelling and Typos 175
- 19. Punctuation 181
- 20. Referencing 190
- Appendix: Irregular Verbs 198
- Answers 201
- Index 210
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents vii
- Preface viii
- About the Author x
-
Part A: Classes . . . to recognize
- 1. Countable and Uncountable Nouns 1
- 2. Articles 13
- 3. Pronouns and Quantifiers 24
- 4. Subject and Verb 36
- 5. Verbs and Tenses 42
- 6. Modals 59
- 7. Prepositions and Particles 68
- 8. Adjectives and Adverbs 80
- 9. Possession and Compounds 92
- 10. Clauses and Other Structures 98
-
Part B: Choices . . . to remember
- 11. Noun-Adjective-Verb Confusion 109
- 12. Selecting the Correct Word 121
- 13. Selecting the Correct Style 136
-
Part C: Components . . . to review
- 14. Regions and Countries 145
- 15. Dates and Time Expressions 153
- 16. Numbers and Percentages 161
- 17. Figures and Tables 169
- 18. Spelling and Typos 175
- 19. Punctuation 181
- 20. Referencing 190
- Appendix: Irregular Verbs 198
- Answers 201
- Index 210