This is a practical handbook which will serve as a guide as well as a quick reference. It focuses on grammar and writing in both school and commonplace contexts.
Grammar is explained in a simple yet comprehensive manner in order to help the reader secure a strong foundation, to sustain interest and to enable self-learning. Using numerous examples that reflect our everyday usage of English Language, the book shows clearly how sentences are constructed, and how phrases, clauses, sentence structures, and parts of speech are interrelated.

The mechanics of writing paragraphs, compositions, summaries and letters, which are indispensable skills especially in schools, are explained using useful guidelines. Realistic samples are included to illustrate how different writing styles are adopted to suit different genres and purposes. Ample opportunities are also provided for the reader to apply writing skills to specific situations.

To further reinforce understanding of the concepts, exercises are given at the end of each unit, and answers are included at the end of the book to provide self-monitored feedback.

Phyllis Chew and Toh Weng Choy have written many best-selling language books. They have both taught in schools in Singapore. Phyllis Chew is currently a teacher-trainer with the National Institute of Education and Toh Weng Choy is currently with a private educational institute. 20