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This step-by-step approach helps you learn the rules of grammar quickly and easily!The English language is full of rules, exceptions, and often confusing concepts, and for many students, English grammar is a difficult subject that only gets tougher as more concepts are learned. That's why Easy English Grammar Step-by-Step, Second Edition is so effective at helping you succeed where other resources and guides fail. Using an original, step-by-step approach, this write-in workbook provides a solid foundation in the basics-the fastest, easiest way to learn English grammar.You'll learn essential concepts and high-frequency skills in grammar proficiency first, allowing you to grasp the subject almost immediately. You'll then discover how these important concepts link together, through clear explanations, level-appropriate exercises, and helpful worked-out problems. Learning the key concepts in order (e.g., learning what a complete sentence is before descriptive words and phrases, pronouns, and punctuation) ensures you'll get a solid foundation before you move on. Once you complete all the steps, you'll be able to approach English grammar-rules, exceptions, and all-with confidence.Stay-in-step "pop-ups" offer helpful advice and cautions against common errorsStep-it-up skill-building exercises link practice to the core steps already presentedClear explanations break down concepts into easy-to-understand stepsClear and concise explanations to the exercises and questions throughout the bookFully updated to include current references

Master All Subjects on the TABE Level D Whether you hope to qualify for a job, take the first steps toward earning your GED, or demonstrate your abilities for school placement, a high score on the TABE Level D will help you reach your goal. Written by leaders in adult education, this book is designed to help you sharpen the skills you need to succeed on all sections of the exam. You ll discover the strategies that make learning and test-taking easier for you. And you ll learn essential skills by using familiar, everyday items, including work documents, graphs and charts, and Internet-based materials. This book includes: Practice questions just like the ones on the test--with complete explanations for every answer Real-life materials and examples to help you build the skills you need Complete coverage of all test topics, including reading, mathematics, language, spelling, and vocabulary Strategies that show you how to work smarter, not harder--and get the most out of your study time

Whether you're looking to quality for a government job, to launch a career with a private company, or to demonstrate your abilities for school placement, a high score on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) will help you reach your goals. This title offers expert preparation for the TABE Level A exam.

Master All Subjects on the TABE Level A Whether you hope to enter college, take a job with the government, or work for a private company, a high score on the TABE will help you reach your goal. Written by leaders in adult education, this book is designed to help you sharpen the skills you need to succeed on all sections of the TABE. You ll discover the strategies that make learning and test-taking easier for you. And you ll learn essential skills by using familiar, everyday items, including work documents, job postings, letters, and telephone messages. This book includes: Practice questions just like the ones on the test--with complete explanations for every answer Real-life materials and examples to help you build the skills you need Complete coverage of all test topics, including reading, mathematics, language, and spelling Strategies that show you how to work smarter, not harder--and get the most out of your study time About the Authors Phyllis Dutwin, MA, is president of Dutwin Associates, consulting with major publishers in developing books for adult students. Richard Ku, MA, has taught mathematics at the secondary level since 1985 in both private and public schools and is the author of several test-preparation books. Carol J. Altreuter, MEd, has more than two decades of diverse experience in adult education. Kathleen A. Peno, PhD, is a professor in the School of Education at the University of Rhode Island.

English Grammar Demystified teaches the fundamentalsof the subject in an easy, step-by-step approach thatallows readers to learn at their own pace.