The Least You Should Know about English: Writing Skills 13th Edition by Paige Wilso 9798214354682

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ISBN-13 :  9798214354682

Author : Paige Wilso 

For decades, students have mastered the basics of writing with THE LEAST YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ENGLISH: WRITING SKILLS. Uncomplicated explanations allow students to focus on fundamentals, reinforced by real-world samples, over 200 exercises, and instant feedback in all areas of writing. Parts One to Three clarify and provide practice in the essentials of word use, sentence structure, and punctuation. Part Four on writing covers all types of paragraphs and essays and fundamental reading-based writing skills in a brief, easy-to-follow way. Each numbered section includes concise explanations followed by lively exercises with answers in the back of the book so that students can instantly grasp and apply what they learn. Exercises from multiple disciplines broaden students’ understanding and interest in science, art, history, film, literature, social studies, business, and the media. When the course ends, the book becomes a valuable reference to support students’ future writing needs.

The Least You Should Know about English: Writing Skills 13th Table of contents:

Part 1. Word Use
What Is the Least You Should Know about Word Use?
Word Use Preview Test
1. Words Often Confused (Set 1)
Exercises
2. Words Often Confused (Set 2)
Exercises
3. The Eight Parts of Speech
Exercises
4. Adjectives and Adverbs
Adjectives
Adverbs
Choosing between Adjectives and Adverbs
Exercises
5. Contractions
Exercises
6. Possessives
Exercises
7. Consulting a Dictionary
Spelling
Capitalization
Compound Words
Pronunciation
Parts of Speech
Definitions
Abbreviations
Usage Labels
Word Origins
Names of People
Names of Places
Exercises
Word Use Progress Test
Word Use Practice
Part 2. Sentence Structure
What Is the Least You Should Know about Sentence Structure?
Sentence Structure Preview Test
8. Locating Prepositional Phrases
Exercises
9. Finding Subjects and Verbs
Exercises
10. Understanding Dependent Clauses
Exercises
11. Correcting Fragments
Exercises
12. Correcting Run-on Sentences
Exercises
Review of Fragments and Run-on Sentences
13. Identifying Verb Phrases
Exercises
14. Using Standard English Verbs
Exercises
15. Using Regular and Irregular Verbs
Exercises
16. Maintaining Subject-Verb Agreement
Exercises
17. Avoiding Shifts in Time
Proofreading Exercises
18. Recognizing Verbal Phrases
Exercises
19. Correcting Misplaced or Dangling Modifiers
Exercises
20. Following Sentence Patterns
Exercises
21. Avoiding Clichés, Awkward Phrasing, and Wordiness
Clichés
Awkward Phrasing
Wordiness
Proofreading Exercises
22. Correcting for Parallel Structure
Exercises
23. Using Pronouns
Pronoun Agreement and Reference
Exercises
24. Avoiding Shifts in Person
Proofreading Exercises
Sentence Structure Progress Test
Sentence Structure Practice
Part 3. Punctuation
What Is the Least You Should Know about Punctuation?
Punctuation Preview Test
25. Periods, Question Marks, Exclamation Points, Semicolons, Colons, Dashes
Exercises
26. Commas Used to Separate Elements
Exercises
27. Commas Used to Enclose Elements
Exercises
Comma Review Exercise
28. Quotation Marks and Italics/Underlines
Exercises
29. Capital Letters
Exercises
Punctuation Progress Test
Punctuation Practice
Part 4. Writing
What Is the Least You Should Know about Writing?
Writing as Structure
First-Person and Third-Person Approaches
Basic Structures
30. The Paragraph
Defining a Paragraph
Types of Paragraphs
31. The Essay
The Five-Paragraph Essay and Beyond
Defining an Essay
A Sample Professional Essay
Writing Skills
32. Writing in Your Own Voice
33. Finding a Topic
34. Organizing Ideas
35. Supporting with Details
36. Choosing and Using Quotations
37. Writing in Response to a Reading
38. Writing an Argument
39. Writing Summaries
40. Revising, Proofreading, and Presenting Your Work

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