English Fundamentals: Form B

by Emery, Donald W.; Kierzek, John M.; Lindblom, Peter

• ISBN13: 9780205329724
• ISBN10: 0205329721
• Edition: 12th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Longman

Summary

Like its predecessors, this new edition of English Fundamentals offers a solid treatment of grammar that has continually proven successful. Beginning with the basic elements of the sentence, the book presents each topic with clear, detailed explanations and numerous exercises. Practice sheets, one for each lesson, allow readers to work at a beginner's level on the principles introduced in the lesson. An answer key in the book allows readers to correct their work and strengthen their understanding where necessary. Exercises offer more intensive practice on the principles of the lesson. Each lesson contains exercise items that require recognition, identification, and correction. New features include updated practice sheets throughout the text and a new Appendix (A) on Sentence Combining. For those interested in a basic writing books at the basic grammar/sentence level.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Part 1 Basic Sentence Patterns	1	(56)
Lessons, Practice Sheets, and Exercises
The Simple Sentence; Subjects and Verbs	1	(8)
Practice Sheet 1 Subjects and Verbs	5	(2)
Exercise 1 Subjects and Verbs	7	(2)
Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs, and Prepositions	9	(14)
Practice Sheet 2 Parts of Speech	15	(2)
Exercise 2 Parts of Speech	17	(4)
Exercise 2A Subjects and Verbs	21	(2)
Basic Sentence Patterns with Intransitive Verbs	23	(8)
Practice Sheet 3 Sentence Pattern 2	27	(2)
Exercise 3 Sentence Patterns with Intransitive Verbs	29	(2)
Basic Sentence Patterns with Transitive Verbs	31	(8)
Practice Sheet 4 Complements of Transitive Verbs	35	(2)
Exercise 4 Complements	37	(2)
Forms of the Verb; Auxiliary Verbs	39	(8)
Practice Sheet 5 Auxiliary Verbs; Basic Sentence Patterns	43	(2)
Exercise 5 Complements	45	(2)
Alterations of Basic Sentence Patterns	47	(10)
Practice Sheet 6 Alterations of Basic Sentence Patterns: Passive Verbs; Questions	53	(2)
Exercise 6 Alterations of Basic Sentence Patterns: Passive Verbs; Questions	55	(2)
Part 2 Clauses and Phrases	57	(68)
Lessons, Practice Sheets, and Exercises
Coordination: Compound Sentences	57	(10)
Practice Sheet 7 Coordination: Compound Sentences	61	(2)
Exercise 7 Coordination: Compound Sentences	63	(4)
Subordination: Adverb Clauses	67	(12)
Practice Sheet 8 Adverb Clauses	73	(2)
Exercise 8 Adverb Clauses	75	(4)
Subordination: Adjective Clauses	79	(10)
Practice Sheet 9 Adjective Clauses	83	(2)
Exercise 9 Adjective Clauses	85	(4)
Subordination: Noun Clauses	89	(14)
Practice Sheet 10 Noun Clauses	95	(2)
Exercise 10 Noun Clauses	97	(2)
Exercise 10A Subordinate Clauses	99	(4)
Subordination: Gerund and Infinitive Phrases	103	(10)
Practice Sheet 11 Gerund and Infinitive Phrases	107	(2)
Exercise 11 Gerund and Infinitive Phrases	109	(4)
Subordination: Participial and Absolute Phrases	113	(12)
Practice Sheet 12 Participial and Absolute Phrases	117	(2)
Exercise 12 Participial and Absolute Phrases	119	(2)
Exercise 12A Verbal Phrases; Complements in Phrases	121	(4)
Part 3 Sentence Building	125	(38)
Lessons, Practice Sheets, and Exercises
Completencess	125	(10)
Practice Sheet 13 Completeness	129	(2)
Exercise 13 Completeness	131	(2)
Exercise 13A Completeness	133	(2)
Misplaced Modifiers; Dangling Modifiers	135	(12)
Practice Sheet 14 Misplaced Modifiers	139	(2)
Exercise 14 Misplaced Modifiers	141	(2)
Practice Sheet 14A Dangling Modifiers	143	(2)
Exercise 14A Dangling Modifiers	145	(2)
Subordination	147	(8)
Practice Sheet 15 Subordination	151	(2)
Exercise 15 Subordination	153	(2)
Parallel Structure; Comparisons	155	(8)
Practice Sheet 16 Parallel Structure; Comparisons	159	(2)
Exercise 16 Parallel Structure; Comparisons	161	(2)
Part 4 Punctuation	163	(40)
Lessons, Practice Sheets, and Exercises
Commas to Separate	163	(10)
Practice Sheet 17 Commas to Separate	167	(2)
Exercise 17 Commas to Separate	169	(2)
Exercise 17A Commas and Semicolons to Separate	171	(2)
Commas to Enclose	173	(10)
Practice Sheet 18 Commas to Enclose	177	(2)
Exercise 18 Commas to Enclose	179	(2)
Exercise 18A Commas and Semicolons: All Uses	181	(2)
Tricky Punctuation Marks	183	(10)
Practice Sheet 19 Tricky Punctuation Marks	189	(2)
Exercise 19 Tricky Punctuation Marks	191	(2)
End Marks; Summary of Punctuation Rules	193	(10)
Practice Sheet 20 Review of Punctuation	197	(2)
Exercise 20 Review of Punctuation	199	(2)
Exercise 20A Review of Punctuation	201	(2)
Part 5 Usage	203	(70)
Lessons, Practice Sheets, and Exercises
Using Verbs Correctly: Principal Parts; Tense	203	(14)
Practice Sheet 21 Using Verbs Correctly: Principal Parts; Tense	209	(4)
Exercise 21 Using Verbs Correctly: Principal Parts; Tense	213	(4)
Using Verbs Correctly: Subject-Verb Agreement	217	(8)
Practice Sheet 22 Using Verbs Correctly: Subject--Verb Agreement	221	(2)
Exercise 22 Using Verbs Correctly: Subject--Verb Agreement	223	(2)
Using Pronouns Correctly: Reference; Agreement	225	(10)
Practice Sheet 23 Using Pronouns Correctly: Reference; Agreement	231	(2)
Exercise 23 Using Pronouns Correctly: Reference; Agreement	233	(2)
Using Pronouns Correctly: Case	235	(12)
Practice Sheet 24 Using Pronouns Correctly: Case	241	(2)
Exercise 24 Using Pronouns Correctly: Case	243	(2)
Exercise 24A Using Pronouns Correctly: Reference and Case	245	(2)
Using Modifiers and Prepositions Correctly	247	(10)
Practice Sheet 25 Using Modifiers Correctly	251	(4)
Exercise 25 Using Modifiers and Prepositions Correctly	255	(2)
A Glossary of Usage	257	(16)
Practice Sheet 26 Appropriate Use	265	(4)
Exercise 26 Appropriate Use	269	(4)
Part 6 Spelling and Capitalization	273	(32)
Lessons, Practice Sheets, and Exercises
Spelling Rules; Words Similar in Sound	273	(10)
Practice Sheet 27 Spelling Rules; Words Similar in Sound	279	(2)
Exercise 27 Spelling Rules; Words Similar in Sound	281	(2)
Plurals and Capitals	283	(8)
Practice Sheet 28 Plurals and Capitals	287	(2)
Exercise 28 Plurals and Capitals	289	(2)
Speling List	291	(14)
Practice Sheet 29 Spelling	295	(2)
Exercise 29 Spelling	297	(4)
Practice Sheet 29A Spelling	301	(1)
Exercise 29A Spelling	301	(2)
Exercise 29B Spelling Review	303	(2)
Part 7 Writing Paragraphs and Essays	305	(50)
An Overview of College Writing	305	(12)
Taking Essay Tests	317	(8)
Writing Effective Paragraphs	325	(18)
Writing Longer Essays	343	(12)
Part 8 Progress Tests	355	(75)
Subjects and Verbs; Parts of Speech	357	(2)
Complements	359	(2)
Subordinate Clauses	361	(2)
Verbal Phrases	363	(2)
Dangling Modifiers	365	(2)
Sentence Building	367	(2)
Subordination	369	(2)
Commas and Semicolons: Compound Units	371	(2)
Punctuation: All Marks	373	(2)
Punctuation: All Marks	375	(2)
Verbs	377	(2)
Pronouns	379	(2)
Modifiers: Appropriate Use	381	(2)
Usage	383	(2)
Spelling Rules; Words Similar in Sound	385	(2)
Spelling	387	(2)
Spelling	389	(2)
Plurals and Capitals	391	(2)
General Review: Proofreading	393	(2)
General Review: Proofreading	395	(35)
Appendixes
Appendix A • Sentence Combining	397	(12)
Appendix B • Diagnostic Tests	409	(14)
Appendix C • Answer Key to Practice Sheets	423	(7)
Index	430