writing sentences and paragraphs Biays, John Sheridan. creator Wershoven, Carol. text nju Upper Saddle River, N.J Pearson/Prentice Hall 2010 4th ed. monographic eng

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MWL-8, xii, 502 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. Sentence-Level Skills -- The simple sentence -- Beyond the simple sentence: coordination -- Avoiding run-on sentences and comma splices -- Beyond the simple sentence: subordination -- Combining sentences: a review of your options -- Avoiding sentence fragments -- Using parallelism in sentences -- Using adjectives and adverbs -- Correcting problems with modifiers -- Verbs: the four main forms -- More on verb tenses -- Verbs: consistency and voice -- Making subjects and verbs agree -- Using pronouns correctly: agreement and reference -- Using pronouns correctly: consistency and case -- Punctuation -- Spelling -- Words that sound alike/look alike -- Using prepositions correctly -- Writing in Steps: the Process Approach -- Writing a paragraph: prewriting [and] generating ideas -- Writing a paragraph: planning [and] devising a plan -- Writing a paragraph: drafting [and] writing and revising the drafts -- Writing a paragraph: polishing and proofreading -- Writing a narrative paragraph -- Writing a descriptive paragraph -- Writing an illustration paragraph -- Writing a process paragraph -- Moving from paragraphs to essays -- Writing from reading -- Readings for Writers -- Grammar Practice for Nonnative Speakers -- Photo Assignments to Accompany the Writing Chapters. John Sheridan Biays, Carol Wershoven. Includes index. English language Sentences English language Paragraphs English language Rhetoric PE1441 .B53 2010 9780205648931 0205648932 2009012760 090327 20190730142753.0 15677670