The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation

THE AWARD-WINNING WORKBOOK AND GUIDE-UPDATED! The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation is all it takes to master English usage! With hundreds of thousands of copies sold, this is one of the most trusted English language resources in existence. Inside, you'll find concise, easy-to-understand explanations of even the most confusing grammar points, appropriate for middle school students through adult learners.From the very basics-parts of speech and subject-verb agreement-to more advanced topics like the subjunctive mood, The Blue Book covers it all. You'll also learn how to properly use lay and lie , how to correctly spell out numbers, when to capitalize northwest, and hundreds more subtleties of the language.Filled with new examples and self-assessment quizzes, this reliable resource allows you to test your knowledge and practice what you learn. Additionally, dozens of reproducible exercises make The Blue Book a teaching goldmine. For anyone who wants to understand the rules and conventions of English grammar and usage, this classic reference offers comprehensive, straightforward instruction.