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Shows how to make use of twenty basic sentence patterns, provides advice on varying rhythm to provide interest, and offers updated sample sentences from well-known writers. (view table of contents)

Includes proofreader's marks and tips for catching spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors, and provides formats for numbered lists, captions, running heads, and tables of contents (view table of contents)