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Greater Writing offers the basics of writing thoroughly and safely. according to instructions that generations of writers have proved to be the way of expression, the textual content contains strong assurance of significant subject matters, logical association, and offers center-stage cognizance to every of the 5 methods (Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling, ideas of favor, instructions for type) offering whole assurance for every, organizing them logically, and explaining them truly and concisely.
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After studying Part 2, however, you will easily be able to avoid such errors— and gain peace of mind in knowing you can write and speak correctly. Amazingly, you can learn the eight basic grammar rules with a minimum of effort. You do not have to worry about such elements as moods of verbs or the different kinds of pronouns. With this new and different kind o f study, you see right away what the rule is, check your understanding, and practice until your responses become a habit. It is as easy as that.
Sometimes I use the com puter in the office downstairs. Check Your Understanding of Adverbs Cross out all adverbs. Underline the subject once and the verb twice. 1. Diane always does her w o rk well. 2. They were looking desperately fo r an unabridged dictionary. 3. The checks should be w ritte n plainly. 30 4. The w eather is extremely cold. 5. They w o rk well together. 6. The problem was solved correctly. p0A|os seM/uia|qojd (A|P9 jjo d ) g >|JOM/Aam ( j a m a 6 oy||aM) -g S j/ ja q ie a M (A |aiuajpo) p u a u jJ M aq p|noqs/s>paip (A|uie|d) £ 6 u|>|oo| aja/vyAai|i (A|aiejadsap) z sa o p / a u e jQ (||aM 'sAbm|b) i s j a / w s u v 3d Every sentence needs a verb, and a verbal cannot fill in for this crucial part of speech.