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English Fundamentals, Form B, 13/e

BASIC APPROACH

(Note: This textbook was published by our college division for use by students at post-secondary institutions whose writing skills are below the level needed to succeed in college English. Please review this text carefully to ensure appropriateness of content for your students.)

With clear explanations, an abundance of exercises, and numerous diagnostic and progress tests, this book provides students with the solid instruction and practice they need to master the basic principles of English grammar.

Beginning with the fundamental elements of the sentence, this book presents each topic with clear, detailed explanations and numerous exercises. The first lessons introduce the basic system of the language. Once the foundation is laid, subsequent lessons explore more complex structures and relationships. The final instructional section surveys academic writing and closes with coverage of essay tests and test-taking skills.

FEATURES

• Takes a step-by-step approach so that students will progressively build on their grammar skills as they advance through the text.
• Includes examples and exercises from a number of disciplines, including science and business, to accommodate the interests of a wide range of students.
• Offers practice sheets, one for each lesson, which allow students to work at a beginner's level on the principles introduced in the lesson.
• Includes exercise sets in each chapter that offer intensive practice on the principles of the lesson.
• Encourages students to use the grammar skills they have learned within their own sentence and paragraph constructions.
• More coverage has been added on several particularly challenging topics, including parallelism, fragments, comma splices, and run-ons. These sections help students recognize, avoid, and correct the most common grammar mistakes.
• Updated references and explanations on technology-related topics, such as spell checkers, grammar checkers, and computers in general, give students the most recent information on using technology in writing.
• New to this edition, a Companion Web site offers students even more opportunities for grammar and writing practice.

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