This bright and amusing book contains advice, tricks and techniques to help children and adults remember the often-confusing rules of English grammar. With cheerful illustrations throughout, this book should encourage children to improve their English skills in a fun and lively way. It points out common mistakes and misspelt words in written English, showing how they can be avoided. Packed with quizzes, tests, games and tips, as well as Internet links, this book should be helpful for the classroom, for homework and for the office. Please note that some of the pages are black and white, not all are colour.
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182 of 183 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This is a very comprehensive and easy to read guide on basic grammar, spelling and punctuation. The text is laid out in a manner that is clear with pictures to demonstrate the wording. As someone who cannot remember being taught most grammar and punctuation, this has been the easiest to read and the most concise book that I have found relating to grammar, spelling and punctuation. I thoroughly reccommend this book to anyone who needs to re learn, to understand and fill in the gaps in their knowledge in this area.
38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By Big Nana
Format:Paperback
I purchased this book for my eleven year old granddaughter, who has been having some difficulty with her punctuation (I don't live near enough to help much in person). It is a great little book: well written, humorous and interesting to read - I would recommend it to anyone as it makes the subject accessible to youngsters who don't have an unquenchable love for all things connected with English Grammar but want to do well in their school work!
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By Dick Pearson
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What more could you ask? It's clear, accurate, easy to understand, logically laid out, and the illustrations really help the explanations. It's the one reference I really wish I'd had when I was at school.
I have recommended it to young children, teenagers, and a range of adults and all agree that it is just what they were looking for.
Spelling, grammar and punctuation are never going to be the most gripping subject matter, but if any book can make them accessible then this is it. And IT'S CHEAP!
I have recommended it to young children, teenagers, and a range of adults and all agree that it is just what they were looking for.
Spelling, grammar and punctuation are never going to be the most gripping subject matter, but if any book can make them accessible then this is it. And IT'S CHEAP!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Excellent book, well put together and easy to use. Age range is probably all primary school years but with help from parents for 5-7 year olds.
This book will remind (or correct) parents knowledge of English grammer, sorry, grammar, spelling and punctuation. I never knew spelling was so difficult!
Small points which I disagree with are, for example, the use of double speech marks with only a passing reference to the fact that some people use single speech marks instead. I thought that the general usage was now single as opposed to double. Still, if you don't agree with what's been said (and that will, I think, be very rarely) then you can correct it yourself before passing it to your child to use as a reference (also check with the school as to their preferred way).
All in all, good value and one of the best on the market dealing with this age range.
This book will remind (or correct) parents knowledge of English grammer, sorry, grammar, spelling and punctuation. I never knew spelling was so difficult!
Small points which I disagree with are, for example, the use of double speech marks with only a passing reference to the fact that some people use single speech marks instead. I thought that the general usage was now single as opposed to double. Still, if you don't agree with what's been said (and that will, I think, be very rarely) then you can correct it yourself before passing it to your child to use as a reference (also check with the school as to their preferred way).
All in all, good value and one of the best on the market dealing with this age range.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The activities provided in this book are excellent, but they are squeezed onto every available inch of space. As a result, the worksheets would appear cluttered and busy, especially to those with additional needs. Moreover, several activities are combined on any given page, but not necessarily practising the same skill, so additional photocopying may be required to eliminate unwanted activities. I suspect I will use the book for ideas and develop my own worksheets/materials, but for the price I guess this is an acceptable drawback.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Dory
Format:Paperback
Fabulous guide. I have recommended it numerous times for my adult GCSE English students.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I have never understood Grammar, but I this Book three days ago, and I suddenly I seem to begin to understand Grammar.
Everyone should be able to understand, this simple book.
I can only recommend this book.
Everyone should be able to understand, this simple book.
I can only recommend this book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By T. Giles
Format:Paperback
I bought this for my 5 1/2 year old who has just come home asking all the questions Why? Why? Why? about grammar nouns verbs adjectives comma apostrophe's etc. A very full book, so much information but I have to be honest and bought this book to refresh my school memory. I wish I had had this book at school, perhaps my grammar will get better at work now. Worth the effort and time reading.
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jam packed with info
Can be used for both my kids age 7 & 9 but I know they'll miss the fill in the blank sticker workbooks from Letts!
Published 9 days ago by FridaSaeed
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A must for any 11 year old.
I purchased this book to help my daughter who is sitting the new Spelling,Punctuation and Grammar test. It has lots of tests, activities to help your child prepare.
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Perfect book just right for the job it is the sort of book that will help everyone whos English is not briliant
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A useful book to have to hand
It is a simple and direct explanation of the basic rules of grammar, spelling and punctuation. Because it is slim it is easy to use as a reference. Read more
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This is good
I bought this for a friend and she is very happy with it. She hopes that by usung this she will not need to go back to colllege.
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Very helpful for anyone needing a little help with grammar and is easy to read. I highly recommend this book
Published 3 months ago by Ruth Bowker
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Great!!
I am a trainee teacher and this book is amazing.
I am currrently teaching year 5 - helped me out loads!!!!
I am currrently teaching year 5 - helped me out loads!!!!
Published 3 months ago by Kjtomlinson
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Wonderful book
This is an amazing book for me! I could make a progress after I read it. And I could feel my English grammar is advancing.
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It helps my son to understand more about grammar and also enjoying learning it!! It's easy to understand and has all a child needs to know.
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