Practice Makes Perfect: English Pronouns And Prepositions (Practice Makes Perfect Series) - Softcover

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Ed Swick has taught ESL for thirty years. He is the author of several books on the subject.

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A quick, effective way to master English pronouns and prepositions

The only way to build your skills in a second language is to practice, practice, practice. Following the successful Practice Makes Perfect approach, this book gives you clear explanations and all the tools you need to learn English pronouns and prepositions. A valuable resource for beginning- to intermediate-level ESL learners, Practice Makes Perfect: English Pronouns and Prepositions features:

• In-depth coverage of English pronoun and preposition usage
• Clear explanations that make even the most complex concepts easy to understand
• Dozens of skill-building exercises
• An answer key for ready reference and quick feedback
• A comprehensive list of commonly used prepositions, including confusing compound prepositions

With the help of many realistic examples taken from everyday life, this book takes the mystery out of English pronouns and prepositions. It provides a variety of practical exercises to help you practice what you've learned.

Topics covered include:

• Pronouns as subjects, direct objects, and indirect objects
• Pronouns in a prepositional phrase
• Possessive, demonstrative, indefinite, and interrogative pronouns
• Relative, reflexive, and reciprocal pronouns
• Prepositions that indicate location, movement, direction, or time
• Compound prepositions and prepositions that combine with other words
• Participial and postpositive prepositions
• Words that require a specific preposition
• Prepositions and phrasal verbs