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"This new edition of Painless Grammar provides students with a lighthearted, step-by-step approach to understanding English grammar. Inside you'll find: comprehensive coverage of English grammar, including parts of speech, punctuation, examples on constructing sentences by using grammar rules, and much more; painless tips, common pitfalls, sample sentences, instructive tables and sidebars; brain tickler quizzes and answers throughout each chapter...
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Have you ever heard these crazy expressions? People use them even when no one's really farting, dealing with a foamy face, or losing a lung. That's because these sayings are idioms-phrases that mean something different from what the words in them actually say. But don't let idioms leave you sweat blood. Let's explore a variety of gross idioms and figure out what people really mean when they use them.
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"Clear the hurdles -- roll with the punches -- batting a thousand -- have you ever heard these crazy expressions? People use them even when they're not running races, facing a prizefighter, or hitting every single pitch. That's because these sayings are idioms--phrases that mean something different from what the words in them actually say. But don't let idioms make you drop the ball. Let's explore a variety of sports-related idioms and figure out...
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Win by a nose. Pulling your leg. Turn a blind eye. Have you ever heard these crazy expressions? People use them even when noses, legs, and eyes have nothing to do with whatever they're discussing! That's because these sayings are idioms—phrases that mean something different than what the words in them actually say. But don't let idioms give you a chip on your shoulder! Let's explore a variety of idioms related to body parts and figure out what people...
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"How to Survive Middle School: English is a highly illustrated, handy field guide that will help kids master the essential skills and lessons of middle school English. With expert knowledge presented in a bold and fun format that's easy to read and understand, students will learn, explore, and practice the terminology, techniques, and tools behind successful reading habits, literary and structural analysis, and more!"--