From Word to Sentence

About the Book

From Word to Sentence presents a thorough examination of grammar, usage, and sentence style. The book is set up as a series of rules followed by examples. Among the special features are a section on the capitalization of religious terms, an entire unit on diagraming, and a glossary of frequently confused words. In addition, there are a variety of sentence exercises, including some on inclusive language, parallel structure, and sentence combining. The book is designed as an instructional guide and as a handbook for writers and editors.

About the Author

Bernard Streicher, SJ, is a veteran high school English teacher with more than fifty years’ experience in teaching courses from freshman English to senior AP English in several Jesuit high schools in the Midwest. A longtime English Department chair, he is the editor of Correct Writing (1986) and author of Writing Handbook, 2nd Edition (1996), both published by Loyola Press.