Look what you get in this book
- constant repetition for long-term retention
- incremental introduction of information
- five reproducible reference charts
- a comprehensive treatment of parts of speech
- the secret of noun and verb cluster syntax
- a simple test for prepositions and their phrases
- how to make plurals correctly
- a quick way to tell linking from active verbs
- how to find the main verb in a sentence
- two letters that identify almost all adverbs
- how to make subjects and verbs agree
- all about appositives
- a simple list of modals and how they change verbs
- derivational and inflectional suffixes explained
- instruction in formula writing
- the trick that fixes correct usage of lie and lay
- how to construct passive sentences
- secrets of correct compound pronoun usage
- a complete and simple summary of verbals
- how modifiers can always be identified
Learn
- how to create, place and punctuate relative clauses in order to write more sophisticated sentences.
- a simple procedure to reduce the number of words in a sentence to help you search for subjects and verbs.
- to use a simple chart that unlocks the mystery of differentiating the major parts of speech.
- how to actually use the words and structures you are being taught in your own sentences.
- the fundamentals of grammar in such a way that you will not forget them but will use them effectively.
- the secrets of putting two ideas into one sentence with correct punctuation every time.
ISBN# 1-886061-28-9
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Other titles of Jensen's teaching tools:
JENSEN'S PUNCTUATION: an unrivaled punctuation guide that teaches and gives plenty of practice. Systematic and easy to master, it's useful from grade six and up
JENSEN'S VOCABULARY: a thoughtful and systematic approach to learning roots, affixes, and words, this book produces excellent results on standardized tests.
JENSEN'S FORMAT WRITING: teaches structure and organization from the paragraph to the major paper. A must for all students, particularly the college-bound.
A JOURNEY THROUGH GRAMMAR LAND: a series for younger students in story format using experiential learning with illustrations and exercises. Great for remediation also.
SOUND SPELLING: a unique spelling method for grades 5+; all in one book and adaptable for life.
