EN - English Grammar for the Utterly Confused.pdf

PrefaceIhave the world’s nicest students. They are polite, earnest, and sweet. They are fun totalk to and a delight to teach. Unfortunately, many of them are ill-prepared for college.They are not ready for the onslaught of work and do not know how to write.Many have not been taught grammar, usage, or mechanics.After interviewing students across the country—including many at the nation’s topschools—I have come to realize that this dilemma is not unique to my students. Far fromit. Worst of all, a distressing number of students believe they cannot succeed. They havebeen shaken by years of low grades or grade inflation that results in artificially-raisedscores.This book is designed to help all students master the basics of English grammar thatthey need to succeed in their studies. Best of all, when students understand the underpinningsof our language, learning will be fun—as it should be.—LAURIE ROZAKIS, PH.D.FARMINGDALE STATE COLLEGExv