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Pocket Book of English Grammar for Engineers and Scientists is geared specifically to the needs of engineering and science practitioners and students, although it is also appropriate for anyone doing technical or business writing. The book is unique among grammar manuals not only because of its straightforward, simplified organizational structure, but also because of its use of innovative tools and examples.

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Sensible Organization. An overall structure organized around the eight parts of speech–which is exactly how the English language is organized.
Focus on Fundamentals. A comprehensive treatment of the most important fundamentals of English grammar in a condensed, usable form–it has the quick answers that time-challenged people need.
Engineering and Science Related Examples. A rich collection of examples and illustrations that relate directly to engineering and science topics.
Innovative Learning Tools. Clear models and explanations keyed to diagrams, tables, and flow charts, which provide a very effective, visual approach.
Accessible Format. Extensive indexing and cross-referencing throughout the book to provide easy access to the information required.
Standalone Glossary. A comprehensive glossary with its own dedicated examples and explanations apart from the rest of the book. The glossary is the perfect starting point for those who are seeking quick explanations for pressing grammar issues.
For expanded coverage of technical writing, take a look at Leo Finkelstein, Jr.’s other book, Pocket Book of Technical Writing for Engineers and Scientists, 2e, ISBN 0-07-297683-7.

1 Introduction 1.1 Importance of grammar 1.2 Parts of speech 1.3 Grammar and English as a second language 1.4 Sentence structure
2 Nouns 2.1 Definition and functions 2.2 Number 2.3 Type 2.4 Case 2.5 Gender 2.6 Offensive nouns 2.7 Appositives 2.8 Noun clauses
3 Pronouns 3.1 Definition and functions 3.2 Types of pronouns
4 Adjectives 4.1 Definition and functions 4.2 Classes of adjectives 4.3 Articles and other determiners 4.4 Adjectival clauses 4.5 Levels of comparison for adjectives
5 Verbs 5.1 Definition and function 5.2 Tense 5.3 Person and number 5.4 Irregular verbs 5.5 Form and voice 5.6 Mood
6 Adverbs 6.1 Adverbials 6.2 Levels of comparison for adverbs 6.3 Compound and absolute verbs 6.4 Placement of adverbs 6.5 Transitional phrases and adverbial conjuctions
7 Prepositions 7.1 Uses of prepositional phrases 7.2 Prepositions as a part of two-word verbs
8 Conjunctions 8.1 Coordinating conjunctions 8.2 Correlative conjunctions 8.3 Subordinating conjunctions 8.4 Adverbial conjunctions
9 Interjections
10 Punctuation 10.1 Apostrophe 10.2 Brackets 10.3 Colon 10.4 Comma 10.5 Dash 10.6 Ellipsis 10.7 Exclamation point 10.8 Hyphen 10.9 Parentheses 10.10 Period 10.11 Question mark 10.12 Quotation marks 10.13 Semicolon 10.14 Slash
11 Final Thoughts
12 Glossary

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