This is a new kind of grammar book with helpful formulas for writing more excellent sentences. Written especially for middle and high school students but helpful for all, this book covers phrases and clauses, punctuating quotations, literary and poetic elements, and more! Can you use a participial phrase or an appositive to add interesting information to your sentence? Can you craft a compound sentence using a conjunctive adverb and the appropriate punctuation? Can you use a variety of sentence structures to make your paragraphs, essays, and stories more engaging for your reader? If you find commas tricky or if you just want to improve your writing, this book’s for you! (Second Edition, 2023)