Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Understanding Sentence Parts Chapter 2. Using Effective Punctuation Chapter 3. Verbs: The Center of the Action Chapter 4. Nouns: Tools for Complex Reading and Writing Chapter 5. Using Grammatical Tools for Clarity Appendix A. Editing for Subject-Verb Agreement Appendix B. Editing for Verb Tense Consistency Appendix C. Editing for Punctuation Appendix D. Frequently Confused Words

About the Author

Olga Griswold is a professor of linguistics and TESOL at California State Polytechnic University at Pomona.

Jennie L. Watson is an instructor of composition at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and Norco College, California.