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Grammar guidance for those who need it
The English language can be quirky. Basic English Grammar For Dummies guides you through the essentials and clears up the most common sources of confusion, so you speak and write correctly. You'll get answers to your most pressing grammar questions. When do we use whose and who's? Are y'all and ain't real words? And what -- exactly -- is the deal with pronouns these days? In this updated edition, grammarian Geraldine Woods uses her humorous, lighthearted style to make learning English engaging and stress-free.
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Correct use of verb tenses
Active and passive voice
Tips for improved writing
Abbreviations and conventions in texting and social media
Prepositions and conjunctions
All about quotation marks
Common mistakes to avoid