Overview
        The student-friendly revised 3rd Edition of English Basics is full colour with a new and engaging design. References and examples have also been updated to this popular workbook, making English Basics an essential tool to improve language skills in grammar, punctuation and spelling for middle secondary students.
English Basics is a complete workbook for independent study by New Zealand students wishing to improve their understanding of basic English grammar and punctuation. The aim of this workbook is to bring the student up to the level expected at junior secondary school. It is an invaluable and effective tool for students, teachers and parents because:
• the teaching notes are clear
• the exercises are graduated
• there is constant revision.
In addition, for the first time, a digital format has been built and tested by students for students to offer an alternative learning style. For students who prefer an interactive digital-only version, please contact your Learning Consultant and refer to ISBN number 9780170381390.
        
        
        
        
        
            
                
                
                    Part One: Parts of Speech
     Common Nouns
     Proper nouns
     Collective nouns
     Abstract nouns
     Pronouns
     Adjectives
     Verbs
     More verb practice
     Adverbs
     Conjunctions
     Prepositions
     Revision
Part Two: Punctuation, Spelling and Grammar
     Capital letters
     Full stops
     Commas
     Apostrophes
     More apostrophes
     Speech marks
     Simple sentences
     Compound sentences
     Spelling trouble-shooting
     Revision and practice
Part Three: Poetic Techniques
     Similes
     Metaphors
     Personification
     Alliteration
     Onomatopoeia
     Assonance
     Rhyme
     Revision
Part Four: Extra Practice
Final Test
Answers (removable section in the centre of the book)