Improve the writing and speaking skills you use every day

Graceless with grammar? Perplexed by punctuation? Have no fear! This second Australian edition of English Grammar For Dummies explains everything from basic sentence structure to the finer points of grammar. Packed with expert advice, this book will help you to communicate more effectively and make the right impression every time.



Structure sentences correctly learn everything from making verbs agree to understanding clauses
Avoid and fix common mistakes find out how to revise the things your grammar checker underlines
Punctuate like a professional explore the correct use of commas, apostrophes, colons, semicolons and dashes
Polish your writing style discover how good grammar and good style go hand in hand

Open the book and find:



Ways to accessorise with adjectives and adverbs
Tips for pairing the correct pronoun with the noun
Advice about how to use numerals in documents
Hints for writing emails and slide presentations
Explanations of errors missed by spell checkers

Learn to:



Improve your writing and editing
Understand and apply grammar rules
Avoid common errors
Connect grammar with style