Instant English Handbook

No matter what your natural abilities or talents, no matter how expert you may be in certain fields, you are judged not only by what you know but how correctly and effectively you speak and write. Either in social life or in business, if you make glaring mistakes in English . . . it you can't carry on a correctly worded conversation or business discussion . . . if your writing ability is only poor to average, it's embarrassing both to you and to friends or associates who are exposed to your mistakes. The main purpose of this Instant English Handbook is to provide a a quick, easy-to-use guide to grammar, correct usage, and punctuation. It is intended for use in the business office, in the home, and in school. Secretaries, writers, teachers, and students, will find it especially useful. The Handbook is divided into 25 sections or chapters each covering an important aspect or problem in English. The book is designed so that it may be used as a step-by-step text in English courses and by those who need a complete self-study English review. In addition, because of the comprehensive index at the end of the book, it is a complete reference handbook for day-to-day use whenever a question arises concerning English usage or punctuation.