Bøger af Jane R. Burstein

This step-by-step approach helps you learn the rules of grammar quickly and easily!The English language is full of rules, exceptions, and often confusing concepts, and for many students, English grammar is a difficult subject that only gets tougher as more concepts are learned. That's why Easy English Grammar Step-by-Step, Second Edition is so effective at helping you succeed where other resources and guides fail. Using an original, step-by-step approach, this write-in workbook provides a solid foundation in the basics-the fastest, easiest way to learn English grammar.You'll learn essential concepts and high-frequency skills in grammar proficiency first, allowing you to grasp the subject almost immediately. You'll then discover how these important concepts link together, through clear explanations, level-appropriate exercises, and helpful worked-out problems. Learning the key concepts in order (e.g., learning what a complete sentence is before descriptive words and phrases, pronouns, and punctuation) ensures you'll get a solid foundation before you move on. Once you complete all the steps, you'll be able to approach English grammar-rules, exceptions, and all-with confidence.Stay-in-step "pop-ups" offer helpful advice and cautions against common errorsStep-it-up skill-building exercises link practice to the core steps already presentedClear explanations break down concepts into easy-to-understand stepsClear and concise explanations to the exercises and questions throughout the bookFully updated to include current references

A practical guide to the 500 words you must know before collegeEffective and easy to use, Must Know High School Vocabulary provides a fresh approach to learning. As part of our Must Know series, this book makes sure what you really need to know is clear up-front. Rather than starting with goals to be met like other study guides, chapters begin with the must know ideas, or concepts. The chapter then shows you how these important concepts will help you succeed in your studies. Plenty of examples and practical exercises at the end of each chapter help boost your confidence that you've mastered the essential topics.Must Know High School Vocabulary is more than just a vocabulary workbook. It gives you the edge you'll need now-from improving your reading comprehension for high school and future college course work to scoring higher on college entrance exams. Its user-friendly approach presents challenging aspects of the topics, exceptions to any rules, and clear answer explanations that will all help you build vocabulary quickly and easily. It's like a lightning bolt to the brain!Features:500 words you should know before college, including important academic vocabularyVocabulary entries that include part of speech, pronunciation, definitions, and example sentences showing the word in context, in addition to related words, relevant notes or cautions about usage, and ways to remember the definitionsChapters that focus on literary, historical, social science and science passages, in addition to teaching the way words are tested-as meaningful content in the context of a reading passagePreparation for important college entrance tests, with words taken from past SAT, ACT and AP testsNearly 250 real-life practice questions to test knowledge and boost your confidenceConversational writing style and informative IRL (In Real Life) and BTW (By the Way) sidebarsBonus app includes 100 flashcards to reinforce what you've learned

Learn to: Plot a course of study for the AFOQT, ASVAB, and ASTB Gain confidence by taking practice exams Prepare for the requirements of each test The easy way to prepare for the officer candidate tests Want to ace the AFOQT, ASVAB, or ASTB? Help is here! Packed with tons of practice questions and easy-to-follow information, this friendly guide gives you everything you need to understand and conquer the exams -- and further your military career as an officer in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. It's all in a word -- get tips on how to assess the meaning of words from common roots, prefixes, and suffixes The writing on the wall -- find out how to identify the main idea in a reading passage, pick key facts and figures out of paragraphs, and use clues to decipher the meaning of what you read Demystify math -- sharpen your skills in basic mathematics, geometry, and algebra -- and discover how to solve those pesky word problems Blinded by science -- brush up on the general science subjects you'll encounter on the exam, including biology, chemistry, geology, astronomy, human anatomy, and more Practice makes perfect -- take four practice exams, discover your strengths and weaknesses, learn how to pace yourself, and perfect your problem-solving skills for test day Open the book and find: What to expect on the different tests Lots of test-taking techniques and strategies Exercises to test your skills along the way Tips to build your vocabulary and reading skills Plain-English reviews of math and science subjects The formulas and calculations you need to know Full-length practice tests Military officer occupations and opportunities