TY - GEN AU - Jhon Sheridan Viays TI - Along these lines. Writing sentences and paragraphs T2 - Serie SN - 0-13-187522-1 AV - LCC CY - USA PB - Pretis Hall N1 - Contents 0 F10 Preface xiii Sentence-Level Skills 1 CHAPTER 1 The Simple Sentence 1 Recognizing a Sentence 1 Recognizing Verbs 2 Helping Verbs 4 More Than One Main Verb 7 Recognizing Subjects 9 More About Recognizing Subjects and Verbs 11 Recognizing the Core Subject 11 Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases 11 Word Order 14 More on Word Order 16 Word Order in Questions 16 Words That Cannot Be Verbs 17 Recognizing Main Verbs 18 Verb Forms That Cannot Be Main Verbs 18 Chapter Test: The Simple Sentence 22 CHAPTER 2 Beyond the Simple Sentence: Coordination 24 Options for Combining Simple Sentences 25 Option 1: Using a Comma with a Coordinating Conjunction 25 Where Does the Comma Go? 26 Placing the Comma by Using S-V Patterns 27 Compound Sentences 28 Learning the Coordinating Conjunctions 28 Option 2: Using a Semicolon Between Two Simple Sentences 30 Option 3: Using a Semicolon and a Conjunctive Adverb 33 Punctuating After a Conjunctive Adverb 33 Chapter Test: Beyond the Simple Sentence: Coordination 42 Illustration 526 "A Different Mirror" by Ronald Takaki 526 "Stop Ordering Me Around" by Stacey Wilkins" 529 "Why Not Real Awards for Real Achievements?" by Ben Stein 533 Process 536 "Say Yes to Yourself by Joseph T. Martorano and John P. Kildahl 30% "Coming Over" by Russell Freedman 540 Appendix B Grammar Practice for ESL Students 546 Nouns and Articles 546 Using Articles with Nouns 547 Nouns or Pronouns Used as Subjects 549 Verbs 550 Necessary Verbs 550 - Endings 550 -ed Endings 550 Two-Word Verbs 552 Contractions and Verbs 553 Credits 555 Index 557 Photo Assignments to Accompany the Writing Chapters Writing a Paragraph 327 Writing a Narrative Paragraph 358, 359 Writing a Descriptive Paragraph 385 Writing an Illustration Paragraph 404, 405 Writing a Process Paragraph 425 Moving from Paragraphs to Essays 462, 463; Ingeniería Industrial N2 - Preface TO INSTRUCTORS Over the years, we have been both gratified and encouraged by the positive reception the Along These Lines series has generated. This third edition of Along These Lines: Writing Sentences and Paragraphs provides even more opportunities for students to plan, revise, and polish their work. Additionally, we have retooled many of the collaborative and independent activities to include computer-related assignments. Whether working within the constraints of state-mandated, exit-test objectives, evaluating the merits of the latest trend in computer-assisted instruction, or seeking a balance between traditionally graded essays and holistically scored portfolios, today's writing instructors employ a variety of teaching strategies. Similarly, student populations reflect a diversity of learning styles, abilities, and backgrounds. We trust you will find that Along These Lines continues to respect the challenges of this unique tapestry. THE GRAMMAR CHAPTERS The grammar chapters continue to include grammar exercises grouped according to practice (simple reinforcement), collaborate (partner or group work), and connect (application of the grammar principle to para-graphs) exercises. New Features Chapter Tests ideal for class review of grammar concepts or for quick quizzes More exercises on proper use of coordinating conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs Marginal notes that suggest teaching tips, online resources for additional practice, and grammar games Additional Features Because reviewers were pleased with the scope of the grammar chapters and welcomed the variety of exercises, Along These Lines continues to include these popular features: Grammar concepts taught step-by-step, as in "Two Steps to Check for Fragments" Paragraph-editing exercises at the end of each chapter to connect the grammar principle to writing paragraphs An ESL grammar appendix with exercises that focus on common troublespots for nonnative speakers ER -