Along these lines : writing paragraphs and essays /
John Sheridan Biays, Carol Wershoven.
- Fourth edition.
- xxii, 694 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Writing in Steps: The Process Approach -- Writing a Paragraph -- Illustration -- Description -- Narration -- Process -- Comparison and Contrast -- Classification -- Definition -- Cause and Effect -- Argument -- Writing an Essay -- Different Essay Patterns -- Writing From Reading -- The Bottom Line: Grammar for Writers -- The Simple Sentence -- Beyond the Simple Sentence: Coordination -- Avoiding Run-On Sentences and Comma Splices -- Beyond the Simple Sentence: Subordination -- Avoiding Sentence Fragments -- Using Parallelism in Sentences -- Using Adjectives and Adverbs -- Correcting Problems With Modifiers -- Using Verbs Correctly -- More on Verbs: Consistency and Voice -- Making Subjects and Verbs Agree -- Using Pronouns Correctly: Agreement and Reference -- Using Pronouns Correctly: Consistency and Case -- Punctuation: The Period and the Question Mark -- Punctuation: The Comma -- Punctuation: The Semicolon and the Colon -- Punctuation: The Apostrophe -- Other Punctuation and Mechanics -- Spelling -- Words That Sound Alike /Look Alike -- Word Choice -- Sentence Variety -- Grammar for ESL Students -- The Research Process -- Reading Selections to Accompany the Writing. Part One. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Part Two. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. Appendix a. Appendix b. Appendix c.
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English language--Rhetoric--Problems, exercises, etc. English language--Grammar--Problems, exercises, etc. Report writing--Problems, exercises, etc.