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List of contents
Unit 1 The Basics
- Chapter 1 Parts of Speech
- Chapter 2 Phrases and Clauses
- Unit Quizzes
- Unit Writing Assignments
Unit 2 Sentences- Chapter 3 Subjects and Verbs
- Chapter 4 Fragments
- Chapter 5 Fused Sentences and Comma Splices
- Unit Quizzes
- Unit Writing Assignments
Unit 3 Verbs- Chapter 6 Regular and Irregular Verbs
- Chapter 7 Verb Tense
- Chapter 8 Subject-Verb Agreement
- Chapter 9 More on Verbs
- Unit Quizzes
- Unit Writing Assignments
Unit 4 Pronouns- Chapter 10 Pronoun Problems
- Chapter 11 Pronoun Reference and Point of View
- Chapter 12 Pronoun Agreement
- Unit Quizzes
- Unit Writing Assignments
Unit 5 Modifiers- Chapter 13 Adjectives
- Chapter 14 Adverbs
- Chapter 15 Modifier Errors
- Unit Quizzes
- Unit Writing Assignments
Unit 6 Punctuation- Chapter 16 End Punctuation
- Chapter 17 Commas
- Chapter 18 Apostrophes
- Chapter 19 Quotation Marks
- Chapter 20 Other Punctuation Marks
- Unit Quizzes
- Unit Writing Assignments
Unit 7 Mechanics- Chapter 21 Capitalization
- Chapter 22 Abbreviations and Numbers
- Unit Quizzes
- Unit Writing Assignments
Unit 8 Choosing the Right Word- Chapter 23 Standard and Nonstandard English
- Chapter 24 Easily Confused Words
- Chapter 25 Spelling
- Unit Quizzes
- Unit Writing Assignments
Appendixes - Appendix 1: Error Log
- Appendix 2: Spelling Log
Credits Index
Summary
Mosaics: Reading and Writing Sentences integrates critical thinking, reading, writing, revising, and editing to teach the skills common to all grammatically correct writing.
This fourth edition of Mosaics: Reading and Writing Sentences has been substantially enhanced over previous editions. This new edition capitalizes on the growing trend of studying reading to sharpen writing and grammar skills. By demonstrating the importance of grammar skills when it comes to thinking and reading, Mosaics promises to help prepare students for success in college and beyond.
Mosaics teaches the skills common to all good academic writing and includes complete integration of MyWritingLab (www.mywritinglab.com) to help further mastery of all grammar topics. It includes a multitude of exercises and activities, helping students apply the techniques and skills to their own writing.
