PART1
Introduction toGrammar and Style
Even NASCAR drivers can’t go from 0 to 200 miles per hour instantly. They have to gradually work their way up to the high speeds. In grammar you have to start slowly, too. This part will help you begin to learn the parts of speech and elements of grammar that will be crucial throughout the book—and in your future as a writer.
Motivation is also helpful when learning anything new. Maybe you already have strong reasons for learning about grammar and style, but in these chapters, you’ll learn many reasons why grammar and style are important.
I’ll introduce a lot of rules and conventions throughout this book, but this section will discuss the purpose of the rules and conventions. You’ll learn some linguistic ...
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