Grammar for Writing 2 (Student Book with Proofwriter)

by Cain, Joyce S.

• ISBN13: 9780132862158
• ISBN10: 0132862158
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2012-01-05
• Publisher: Pearson Education ESL

Summary

Grammar for Writingis a three-level series that provides students with the essential grammar applications they need to become proficient writers. Based on the series Eye on Editing, Grammar for Writingupdates the existing two levels and adds a third level for expanded content coverage. The series features authentic writing excerpts and practical tools to facilitate comprehension and application for students enrolled in writing or combined-skills courses. Features: Clear, concise grammar explanations and easy-to-read charts help summarize key learning objectives. Diagnostic pretests and self-check exercises assess students' understanding of the editing points. Exercises drawn from student writing focus on the most frequently occurring grammar errors. Editing guidelines help students identify and correct common grammatical mistakes. Authentic writings model application of grammar points. Corpus-informed approach to vocabulary gives the series an academic feel. ProofWriterTM, an online writing-assessment tool from ETS, provides students with immediate individualized feedback on grammar, usage, style, and mechanics.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1    Tenses and Time Shift

Chapter 2     Modals

Chapter 3     Nouns and Determiners

Chapter 4     The Passive Voice

Chapter 5     Word Forms and Commonly Confused Words

Chapter 6     Verb Forms, Gerunds, and Infinitives

Chapter 7     Coordination and Parallel Structure

Chapter 8     Adjective Clauses

Chapter 9     Adverb Clauses

Chapter 10     Conditionals

Chapter 11     Prepositions

Chapter 12     Extra Editing Practice

 

Appendix 1     Practice with Authentic Language

Appendix 2     Irregular Verbs

Appendix 3     Subject-Verb Agreement

Appendix 4     Punctuation

Appendix 5     Prepositions

Appendix 6     Phrasal Verbs

Appendix 7     Problem Words and Phrases

Appendix 8     Correction Symbols

Appendix 9     Editing Log

Appendix 10     Grammar Book References

Appendix 11     Academic Word Lists