English Grammar Essentials

Writing is a lot like playing the piano. Some people enjoy it more than others, and people who are good at it study

and practice it. No one is born playing the piano, but anyone can do it if he or she wants. The same goes for writing. If you’re interested in learning about writing and in becoming a better writer, this book will help you demystify and acquire the cov- eted power of the pen.

This book covers the basics of writing: punctuation, usage, and diction. There’s no fluff here; this book is for busy people who want to learn as much as they can as efficiently as possible. In 20 chapters, each of which you can complete in 20 minutes, you can improve your grasp of grammar. Each chapter contains a Grammar IQ Quiz, lots of examples that illustrate the grammatical rules, and plenty of opportunities for you to practice the skills.