Perfect English

Perfect English: The Complete Toolkit is a unique study and reference material for learners of the English language. It is a resource that will enable readers to excel in any proficiency test, including the Standard Assessment Tests, 11+ Verbal Reasoning Test, General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and International English Language Test System (IELTS) examinations. It is also a valuable tool for anyone intending to take a similar type of aptitude or competency test as part of other selection processes. This book, quite simply, provides in one volume the help a learner of English usually gets from many books. One of the major aims of this book is to provide, in a nutshell, the rules of communicating in English. Understanding the fundamental rules of spelling and grammar and developing your vocabulary will help you become a more fluent speaker and writer of English. This book, presented in a user-friendly and alphabetical format, will definitely help you to improve your score in any English language or verbal reasoning test. Anyone going through a selection process or simply interested in improving their English grammar and verbal reasoning skills will also find it to be an essential resource. It is divided into eight chapters: word formation, spelling rules, useful vocabulary, parts of speech, tenses and terms, punctuation, literary devices and terms, and hints and tips for exam preparation and success. The appendices consist of categorised lists of other essential words. This toolkit supports the reader's aspiration to improve and consolidate their knowledge of written and spoken English. Key Features: Over 12,000 key words including commonly misspelt words Comprehensive list of nouns, adjectives, adverbs, contractions, similes, conjunctions, prepositions and verbs Over 700 compound word Nearly 1,200 antonyms and synonyms A list of homographs, homonyms and over 1,000 homophones Extensive description with examples of the key components of spelling and grammar A list of prefixes and suffixes, their respective meaning and examples A list of alliterations, idioms, metaphors and oxymoron Meaning of literary devices and terms Hints and tips for writing essays and letters Spelling practice worksheets and sample planners Book review, word usage and vocabulary practice sheets A comprehensive list of the names of animals and their young Alphabetical list of animals, professions, fruits, vegetables and games