The Handy English Grammar Book

By (author) Christine A. Hult; By (author) Hult, Christine
Description
Whether it''s for a professional document, a school paper, an Internet blog, or something more personal, effective communication depends on clear, concise and grammatically correct writing. Punctuation, spelling, and grammar rules can trip up anyone, while organisation and word choice can make writing memorable. or banal. Whether you are writing a term paper, a scientific article, a rsum, a business email, a text message, or presenting information in the social media, The Handy English Grammar Answer Book is an engaging guide to writing with clarity.
Table of contents
Preface and Acknowledgments
Introduction

1. The Roots of Modern English
2. The English Language and Language Change
3. Important Grammatical Concepts and Terms
4. Sentence Structure
5. Spelling Correctly
6. Using Punctuation Correctly
7. Using Mechanics Correctly
8. Writing Effective and Correct Sentences
9. Using Words Effectively and Correctly
10. Academic Writing
11. Writing in Sciences and Technology
12. Writing in Social Sciences
13. Writing in the Arts and Humanities
14. Business Writing
15. Learning English as a Second Language
16. English in the Electronic Age

Bibliography
Appendix A. Irregular Verb Chart
Appendix B. Idiomatic Expressions
Appendix C. Homophones
Appendix D. English Prepositions
Appendix E. Misused Homophones
Appendix F. Frequently Misspelled Words
Appendix G. Wordy Phrases
Appendix H. Frequently Confused Word Pairs
Appendix I: Twenty Common Grammar Gremlins and How to Fix Them
Appendix J. Famous Quotations on Writing and Grammar
Appendix K. Model Papers
Appendix L. Model Bibliography Styles
Index
Review quote
"... this book is indeed handy … Written in a conversational style, the book is well organized and easy to read. This grammar guide distills a lot of technical grammar rules into a digestible format ..."— Booklist

"... packed with useful tips, sample letters and documents, and examples of how to avoid common mistakes. ... a nice balance between high-level explanations of grammar and style rules, and straightforward examples of correct and incorrect usage. ... highly useful for both beginners and professionals."— Foreword magazine

"The grammarian in your life will love owning The Handy English Grammar Answer Book, by Christine A. Hult, PhD. It’s a nice reference book, ready-made for a quick look-up and argument settler."— Bookworm Sez syndicated column

"Beginning with the history of language and its relationship to specific cultures and peoples, Hult (emerita, English, Utah State Univ.) reviews Old, Middle, and Modern English; regional dialects; American English variations; and slang, alternating between first-, second-, and third-person voices … helpful ..." — Library Journal

"... aids in making writing memorable ... easy-to-use reference ... highly useful for both beginners and professionals." — Christian Library Journal

Biographical note
Christine A. Hult is a professor emeritus of English at Utah State University, where she taught writing and worked as an administrator for 25 years. She received her Ph.D. in English and education from the University of Michigan in 1982. Over the course of her career, Professor Hult taught in the composition, technical writing, honors, and English education programs at the University of Michigan, Texas Tech University, and Utah State University. At Utah State, she served as the associate and acting department head of English and as the associate dean for academics at the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. She was instrumental in creating online degree programs and courses for