Description
If you can't tell a possessive pronoun from a correlative conjunction, confuse 'disinterested' and 'uninterested' and struggle with the subjunctive, then I Used to Know That: English has the answers. Relearn the essential rules of the English language, from grammar and punctuation to sentence construction and parts of speech. Also helps to improve your spelling and clarifies the vocabulary that often causes confusion. Focusing on simplicity and clarity, this is an accessible yet fun way to revisit the English language while enjoying a walk down memory lane - and remembering the stuff you really shouldn't have forgotten...
About the Author
Patrick Scrivenor was brought up in Africa and England and, after studying at Oxford University, served in the army. He has since worked as a journalist and writer. He lives in Kent.
Reviews
Brilliant... In a perfect world there would be a copy of this book in every school child's satchel and on every adult's desk * The Bookbag *
Simple and easy to follow, all the key facts about our language are demystified * Parents in Touch *
Book Information
ISBN 9781782432562
Author Patrick Scrivenor
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Publisher Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 165g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 12mm
About the Author
Patrick Scrivenor was brought up in Africa and England and, after studying at Oxford University, served in the army. He has since worked as a journalist and writer. He lives in Kent.
Reviews
Brilliant... In a perfect world there would be a copy of this book in every school child's satchel and on every adult's desk * The Bookbag *
Simple and easy to follow, all the key facts about our language are demystified * Parents in Touch *
Book Information
ISBN 9781782432562
Author Patrick Scrivenor
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Publisher Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 165g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 12mm
