In addition to knowing what to say, it is also important to know how to say it correctly. This book explains how to work with the structure and rules of English to construct powerful, effective sentences that communicate clearly and correctly. Targeted to an intelligent audience with a basic understanding of the parts of speech, AWESOME GRAMMAR discusses the most frequent grammar mistakes and the principles underlying correct usage. Readers will discover: · A foolproof strategy for choosing the correct pronoun · Focus on all the important parts of grammar, from style and appearance to appropriateness and correctness · How to ensure verb, subject and number agreement · The “whys” of the rules of grammar, not just the “hows” · The truth about split infinitives · How to handle, and, more importantly, not to mishandle the most important elements of writing · Sure-fire fixes for participle, preposition, possessives and punctuation errors · Ungrammatical word use: words confused, misused and abused The new Awesome English series is a set of lively, easy-to-read handbooks that offer a fresh approach to writing well. People now write more than ever before, as e-mails and instant messaging increasingly take the place of meetings and phone calls. Good writing skills are accordingly crucial to communicating effectively in the workplace, personal relationships and the world.