One of two books prepared for high school level correspondence students in Alaska, this collection of lesson plans stresses problem areas in English grammar and the comprehension of literature. Topics covered in the plans are (1) subjective, objective, relative, possessive, and indefinite pronouns; (2) possessives; (3) sentence fragments and…

Intended for use by students at any level above grade one, this practice book is designed to familiarize students with the basic elements of a sentence. The practice book then proceeds to nouns and verbs, and then to capitalization and punctuation. The book is self-paced so that students may use it independently, and answers are provided for…

Intended for use by students at any level above grade 2, this practice book helps students recognize and correct sentence fragments, edit sentences for subject-verb agreement, use nouns and pronouns correctly, use present and past tense, and capitalize and punctuate sentences and abbreviations. The book also introduces students to the correct…

This workbook is a supplement to Harold Van Winkle's "Elements of English Grammar: Rules Explained Simply," a book intended for self-instruction which presents the basic rules of standard English grammar in an easy-to-understand manner. The workbook's six chapters correspond to those in the book and contain exercises on: (1) The…

Intended for use by students at any level above grade 4, this practice book sharpens students' knowledge of basic grammar skills. The book emphasizes combining and expanding sentences as well as checking written sentences for correct use of various parts of speech. The book includes a section on capitalization and punctuation. The book is…

Intended for use by students at any level above grade 5, this practice book helps students master fundamental grammar concepts and avoid grammar errors commonly made in speaking and writing. The book emphasizes correct sentence structure and clarity of expression. The book includes editing and proofreading exercises and a section on capitalization…

Intended for use by students at any level above grade 3, this practice book helps students use the parts of speech correctly in speaking and writing. The book reviews (1) the kinds of sentences; (2) the use of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, and adjectives in sentences; (3) capitalization and punctuation; and (4) proofreading. The book is…

Providing grade 8 to adult students with practice and reinforcement in editing for capitalization, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, usage, and content, this computer software program contains over 30 written accounts that have been sequenced from easier to more difficult. The program has 3 levels of play: beginning, intermediate, and advanced. At…

This basic grammar book for beginning to low-intermediate level students of English contains 106 units. The units are divided into the following categories: Present; Past; Present Perfect; Passive; Future and Modals; Imperative; "There" and "It"; Verb Forms; Auxiliary Verbs; Negatives; Questions; "To" and "-ing"; Reported Speech; "Get" and "Go";…

Designed as a reference tool for continued language learning beyond the beginning level, this workbook provides explanations and sets of exercises for learning, practicing, and understanding the major points of Romanian grammar. The manual contains 11 units on certain grammar problems for use with a tutor or under self-guided learning…

A self-instructional program in the French subjunctive mood is organized by categories of verbs requiring the subjunctive. Within each category, directions are given for using the verbs, and exercises are prescribed with sample sentences. The exercises consist of pattern drills and translations. A post-test is included. (MSE)

Part of a series designed to provide young people with home resource books, and intended for students in the middle and upper grades, this book can be used to find quick answers to questions about the use of the English language, to gain a better understanding of sentence structure, and to study or review a grammatical principle. Chapters in the…

A guide for independent learners of Maniyaka (also known as Mandingo), one of the Mande languages of Liberia, is intended for individuals already in a Mandingo speaking situation but without access to experienced teachers of the language. An introductory chapter discusses the languages of Liberia and provides a map of Liberian languages, a chart…

The text is designed for self-study of the grammar and pronunciation of standard oral North American English. It is not intended to replace learners' dialects but to provide alternative ways of speaking for appropriate situations. The book is divided into two main sections. The first outlines pronunciation differences between Standard English (SE)…

This manual is designed for improving understanding of colloquial Romanian in continued language learning beyond the beginning level. The first part of the manual includes four popular Moldovan fairy-tales with illustrations to help understand what is implied in the text. The second section includes local expressions, some of them with…