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Geffner, Andrea B.,

Business English : the writing skills you need for today's workplace / Andrea B. Geffner. - Fifth edition. - xi, 365 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

"Includes a glossary of business terms, commonly confused words, quizzes with answers.".

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of model letters -- Grammar and sentence structure. Identifying verbs and subjects ; Sentence completers ; The sentence vs. fragments vs. run-ons ; Subject-verb agreement ; Verb forms ; Pronouns ; Advanced sentence structure ; Mechanics -- Correspondence. Business style ; Letter format ; Request letters ; Replies ; Credit and collection letters ; Complaints, claims, and adjustments ; Sales and public relations letters ; Social business letters ; Employment correspondence ; In-house correspondence ; News releases ; Business reports and proposals -- Words at work. Commonly confused words ; Spelling problems ; A glossary of business terms ; Answers to exercises in "Grammar and sentence structure.".

ISBN: 0764143271 9780764143274

LCCN: 2009039849

Subjects--Topical Terms:
English language--Business English
English language--Rhetoric
Business writing

LC Class. No.: PE1479.B87 / G4 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 808.06665