Essentials of College English

Essentials of College English, 2e is a fast-paced, economical text-workbook designed specifically for the basic college English course. With a focus on developing student proficiency in grammar, punctuation, capitalization, usage, and style, the second edition contains fewer chapters, examples, and reinforcement exercises to facilitate quick student comprehension. With the assistance of Dean Elizabeth Tice, from the University of Phoenix, co-authors Mary Ellen Guffey and Carolyn M. Seefer have produced a refresher text-workbook aimed directly at learning-motivated students. Authoritative coverage in conjunction with strong grammar/mechanics review ensures student value at an economical price. Book jacket.

Mary Ellen Guffey, Ed.D.: Los Angeles Pierce College Carolyn M. Seefer: Diablo Valley College Elizabeth T. Tice, Ph.D.: University of Phoenix

Preface to Student	p. v
Knowing the Namers	p. 1
Nouns	p. 3
Possessive Nouns	p. 11
Personal Pronouns	p. 19
Pronouns and Antecedents	p. 27
Showing the Action	p. 39
Verb Tenses, Parts, and Voices	p. 41
Verb and Subject Agreement	p. 53
Verbals	p. 61
Modifying and Connecting Words	p. 73
Modifiers: Adjectives and Adverbs	p. 75
Prepositions	p. 85
Conjunctions to Join Equals	p. 93
Conjunctions to Join Unequals	p. 101
Punctuating Sentences	p. 111
Commas	p. 113
Semicolons and Colons	p. 123
Other Punctuation	p. 133
Writing with Style	p. 147
Capitalization	p. 149
Numbers	p. 159
Effective Sentences	p. 169
Developing Spelling Skills	p. 179
Index	p. 187
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