This very approachable text combines instruction in parts of speech and sentence structure with down-to-earth examples, funny illustrations, and examination of some of the more amusing and peculiar words in the English language. A chapter on clear e-mail communication and etiquette is brand new in this edition, as are many of the author's challenging "Brain Ticklers." Her helpful chapter on how to edit a school paper has also been heavily revised and updated. Barron's popular Painless Series of study guides for middle school and high school students offer a lighthearted, often humorous approach to their subjects, transforming details that might once have seemed boring or difficult into a series of interesting and mentally challenging ideas. Most titles in the series feature many fun-to-solve "Brain Tickler" problems with answers at the end of each chapter.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Excellent Refresher:
This is a great little book to keep near when it's time to write. Easily look up and refresh your memory on the things you wished you didn't forget (or nap through, like me!)
To help prevent the dumbing down of America:
This book's title jumped out at me at my local bookstore. I had to have it for myself, but mostly to see IF this was a book I could recommend to others. Now I know: Every household, office and student should have this book--if you want to write correctly, with confidence. Written for middle grade and high school age, the book is designed "so grammar doesn't hurt," -no matter your age. Painless Grammar covers: - Parts of speech.
- Building and punctuating sentences.
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Great Book!:
This book covers all the things your english teacher forgot or that you forgot. A great refresher book that everyone should have in their book bag. Great for all ages!
Great for students or adults!:
I purchased this for use at home as we home-educate our children. I thought this would help me to brush up on my grammar skills, but my kids immediately picked this book up and started using it on their own. It is very user friendly - an easy read for any age, and a great review for middle and high school students. My 14 yr old uses it as a reference when she is writing. Highly recommended!
