Description
Book SynopsisHelps to get a grip on English grammar by solving a series of short murder mysteries, each of them illustrated. This book includes exercises: word searches, crosswords and puzzles - to help introduce and reinforce grammatical skills and knowledge. It introduces aspects of grammar such as nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, clauses and phrases.
Trade Review"If you have always been nervous about such things as subordinate clauses, patriciple phrases or non-restrictive appositives, worry no longer. These, and the other mysteries of English grammar, will fall into place as you work your way through The Grammar Detective and enjoy yourself at the same time." - Writing Magaziine, August 2008
"The book is aimed at 'students and those whose knowledge of grammar is a little rusty', so it would be useful for university students developing their writing skills" "It would function well as a grammar reference and a source of exercises..." Max McMurdo, Writing in Education, Summer 2008
'Grammar is fun with The Grammar Detective! You get mystery stories to solve by finding the answers to grammar questions, so you play with words as you learn the intricacies of English grammar. Learning grammar becomes a game rather than a hard slog." - Writer's Bookshelf, Writing Magazine, October 2008
"The English language is a complex and complicated thing, almost like a mystery. The Grammar Detective: Solving the Mysteries of Basic Grammar is a way to teach students their grammar skills in a unique and creative way that will be sure to get them excited over learning and make them better writers in the future. Also viable for those who just need a reminder, The Grammar Detective is highly recommended to any educator who wants a little spin on the lesson plan." - Midwest Book Review; Internet Bookwatch, October 2008
"This light-hearted approach, identifiying the reader as a detective, is highly imaginative and user friendly... what impressed me was the wealth of examples... This book is fun, entertaining and demystifies the complexities of grammar" Speaking English, Autumn 2008
"The Grammar Detective: Solving the Mysteries of Basic Grammar offers up a series of short illustrated murder mysteries and exercises based on puzzles, from word searches to crosswords - to introduce and reinforce grammatical skills. From nouns to clauses and phrases, this covers punctuation and grammar and provides a fine method of either introducing English grammar or offering an easy refresher course for adults." -Midwest Book Review, (Library Bookwatch), December 2008
Table of ContentsA Note to the Reader; Part One: Parts of Speech; Text 1: The Mystery in the Hall of Mirrors; Part Two: The Sentence; Text 2: The Mystery in the Ghost Tunnel; Part Three: Punctuation; Text 3: The Mystery at the Children's Carousel; Solutions to Mysteries; Usage; 1. Word Sense; 2. Homophones; 3. British and American Spelling; 4. Idioms; Glossary of Terms for Grammar; Glossary of Terms for Literary Criticism; Glossary of Terms for Reasoning; Index.
