Provides the information about grammar and punctuation that
people need on a day-to-day basis
Covers terms included in the National Curriculum for England,
making it useful for teachers in primary and secondary schools
Accessible design and diagrams with related terms make the
Oxford A-Z of Grammar and Punctuation simple to use
Handy pocket-size format
Uses examples of real usage to clarify grammatical points
Contains longer feature entries on a wide range of tricky
issues, such as the difference between active and passive, and hyphens
Readers of all levels will find this excellent guide essential.
Including examples of real usage taken from the Oxford Corpus, this
handy volume provides clear information about grammar and punctuation that we need
on a day-to-day basis in over 300 entries. Arranged alphabetically, it contains
entries for standard grammatical terms such as pronoun, synonym, or
transitive verb. It also discusses related questions of usage, for example
how to distinguish between 'may' or ' might', 'that' or 'which', and 'it's' or 'its'.
For ease of use, over 40 feature entries on master headwords like adverb,
hyphen, and spelling include diagrams listing related terms.
Revised and updated, The Oxford A-Z of Grammar and Punctuation offers
accessible and coherent explanations across a broad range of topics, and is the
first port of call for any reader seeking clear, authoritative help with grammar
and punctuation.
Both easy to use and comprehensive, it is an essential
tool for writing at home, in the office, at school, and at college.
Readership: For everyone who needs quick and lucid help with questions
of grammar and punctuation in everyday life, whether at home, at work, at school,
or at college.