Essential preparation for the new SAT Writing and Grammar Section.
Homework Helpers: English Language & Composition is a user-friendly
review book that will make any student--or those trying to help
them--feel like he or she has a private tutor. Each chapter includes
detailed questions that allow students to assess how well they've
mastered each idea. Not only does the author provide the right answers
to these self-study questions, but also detailed explanations of why the
wrong answers are wrong. When is a comma used? Why are some titles
capitalized? How are dangling modifiers prevented? There are hundreds of
grammatical and compositional rules, many of them difficult to
understand and memorize. And just as many exceptions to the rules!
Homework Helpers: English Language and Composition focuses on all
aspects of writing, with clear lessons and exercises on: - Parts of
speech- Punctuation- Tone- The writing process- Types of sentences-
Types of essays- Revisions- Common errors to avoid Students from high
school through college will find this book to be an essential writing
tool. Younger students can follow the lessons from beginning to end to
learn everything they need to know about language and composition. The
more experienced student can pick and choose lessons and exercises
according to need--especially if they're facing the new SAT.
The Homework Helpers Series is just what students need to boost their
confidence and give them the help they need to ace even the most
challenging classes and tests.
