The Grammar You Need Series

Building Sentences

TGYN Level 1

Henry Caballero/ Eileen Cotter

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Building Sentences is Level 1 of The Grammar You Need series, a three-level system that provides essential grammar support for academic writing. This full-color fold-out card gives students a clear, visual understanding of how English grammar works at the sentence level, helping them build a strong foundation for effective written communication. Designed for beginning to intermediate learners, it explains key grammatical structures—parts of speech, verb tenses, question formation, and sentence types (simple, compound, and complex)—in an accessible, easy-to-reference format. Each section shows how these elements function within real sentences, making grammar immediately applicable to writing tasks. The companion resources, including free downloadable workbooks and an interactive practice platform at TheGrammarYouNeed.com, provide step-by-step reinforcement for both classroom and self-study use. Together, they create a complete system that builds confidence, accuracy, and clarity in academic English writing.

  • Includes free downloadable workbook available for guided practice
  • *Interactive web application at TheGrammarYouNeed.com for digital learning and feedback
  • Focus on foundational grammar for clear, accurate sentence writing
  • Covers parts of speech, verb tenses, question formation, and sentence types
  • Visual diagrams showing how grammar structures work in context
  • Full-color fold-out format for quick reference and classroom use
  • Ideal for beginning to intermediate academic or ESL writers

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