The Art of Styling Sentences: 20 Patterns for Success

This long-time favorite among educators has been updated with timely new sentence examples. You'll discover how to recognize twenty basic sentence patterns and comprehend the fundamentals of sentence styling. In learning sentence patterns, you'll also master the conventions of grammar and punctuation, and thus avoid many common errors. New in this edition: -Increased focus on when to use particular sentence patterns -Examples of how professional writers use these sentence patterns -more details than ever on punctuation, with helpful examples -More tips on how to analyze and critique sentences -A new essay by Charles Kuralt demonstrates effective prose A valuable classroom supplement and an indispensable desk reference book for everybody who writes.