This book has always been known for being comprehensive yet concise....and still is. Major revision puts writing process first, 50% new exercises and examples, new supplements package. Available in paper and cloth.
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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
A nuts-and-bolts approach to writing English:
If the current edition of this book is like the second edition I've used for many years, it is a shop manual for English composition. Each part of a sentence is defined and illustrated. Most important, all types of sentences are diagrammed (at least I hope that feature survives in this edition). And there may be no better way to understand how a verbal construction works or doesn't work than to take it apart and put each piece in its place in a diagram. Diagramming is also a great tool to use in arguing... more info
A very good guide and practice book for ESL students:
It has consice explanations and practical exercises. Especially for students who want to produce better written output, this book is the best choice. One thing I prefer is that the running head of each page should have full words (not abbreviations)and chapter number and title. It will make it easier to consult.
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