Once the foundation is laid, the book then goes on to explore the more complex structures and relationships of the language. The final section emphasizes techniques of invention, and how to apply them to a wide range of writing assignments. Linguists, writing instructors, composition instructors, students, and enthusiasts in these disciplines. Features Practice sheets, one for each lesson, allow students to work at a beginner's level on the principles introduced in the lesson. An answer key in the text allows students to correct their work and strengthen their understanding where necessary.
Exercises offer more intensive practice on the principles of the lesson.
Each lesson contains exercise items that require recognition, identification and correction. Wherever possible, the exercises contain items that require sentence combining or other forms of active production which encourage the students to use the construction in writing. A Test Bank offers additional items that can be reproduced and given to students for further practice and for evaluation of their understanding of principles. Practice Sheet 1 - Subjects and Verbs. Exercise 1 - Subjects and Verbs.