Crimes Against the English Language
Quickly improve your writing by reviewing common problems in grammar, punctuation, and word choice, cleverly presented as “criminal cases.”
$29.95
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Description
Quickly improve your writing by reviewing common problems in grammar, punctuation, and word choice, cleverly presented as “criminal cases.” Examples of common “violations” include:
- Creating comma splices and run-on sentences.
- Punctuating sentences incorrectly.
- Misusing abbreviations and acronyms.
- Using apostrophes incorrectly to form plurals and possessives.
- Using the wrong words (words correctly spelled but wrong for the context of the sentence).
- Cluttering documents with redundant, weak, or superfluous words.
- Omitting important details or words necessary for grammatical or logical completeness.
- Creating awkward, confusing, or embarrassing sentences with needless shifts, misplaced modifiers, and dangling modifiers.
Learn how to prevent these mistakes, then test your knowledge with interactive worksheets titled “You Be the Detective.” Every example is fire-, police-, medical, or hazmat-related.
This book is an excellent companion to Take Command of Your Writing.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.15 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8.5 × 11 in |
| Pages | 182 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Publisher | Firebelle Productions |
| Subjects | LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Editing & Proofreading, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Grammar & Punctuation, STUDY AIDS / English Proficiency |
| Release | 2005 |
| ISBN | 978-0-9651516-6-5 |
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FAQ
FAQ
What is the difference between Crimes Against the English Language and Take Command of Your Writing?
Crimes Against the English Language was designed to focus on some of the more common problems in people’s writing. Thus it covers fewer topics than Take Command of Your Writing does. It also covers topics in less depth. However, unlike Take Command of Your Writing, Crimes Against the English Language contains worksheets for every topic so readers can test their knowledge.
Crimes Against the English Language is a good choice for those who need a little more direction to improve their writing. Take Command of Your Writing is the better choice for those who want a thorough reference book they can turn to for answers to their questions on grammar, punctuation, word choice, and other guidelines on more effective writing. However, both books are valuable resources, regardless of your needs.
Why are Crimes Against the English Language and Take Command of Your Writing geared for limited audiences?
When I was a firefighter, I wrote Crimes Against the English Language and Take Command of Your Writing for my “extended family” of emergency responders. Nonetheless, these books can help anyone become a better writer.
Does Crimes Against the English Language cover report writing?
Crimes Against the English Language does not specifically cover report writing. However, it does cover grammar, punctuation, and other guidelines that are important when writing reports.
Can Crimes Against the English Language help me do better on promotional exams?
Most promotional exams are designed to evaluate writing skills, so anything you do to improve your writing can help you do better on promotional exams.