English Grammar For Dummies

English Grammar For Dummies

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The fun and easy way® to improve your grammar

Enhancing your speaking and writing skills helps in everyday situations, such as writing a paper for school, giving a presentation to a company's bigwigs, or communicating effectively with family and friends. English Grammar For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you the latest techniques for improving your efficiency with English grammar and punctuation.

For speakers and writers of all skill levels, English Grammar For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides easy-to-follow, practical information for improving your command of English grammar.

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Rating: 2 / 5
Date: 2010-08-27
Summary: "A Great Book For Bored English Lit. Majors!"

Normally, I like "Dummies" books. Normally, I have no problem finishing a "Dummies" book. This is only the second time I have stopped reading a "Dummies" book before reaching the end...way before reaching the end. Like all grammar books, this one uses examples to illustrate the grammar rule being taught. Examples are crucial to teaching English grammar. Unfortunately, the examples in this book used such odd names, and had such odd events happening, that it was impossible for the reader to concentrate on the grammar rule being taught. While one certainly did not expect Ms. Woods to use names like Dick, Jane and Sally, one also did not expect to be constantly bombarded with names like Blathersby, Rugelach, Legghorn, Rumpus, Eggworthy, Grunhilda, Murgatroyd, Ludmilla, Ruggles, Ratrug, etc. (Although, Ratrug would be a very nice name for a ferret.) And what were some of the things our handsomely named individuals were doing? Oh, let's see: "Ledmilla's continual attempts to impress Ludwig were fruitless, including the fruit basket she sent him on Monday and the piranha she Fed-Exed on Tuesday." Or: "Shakey said that he had tossed the salad out the window. It hit a pedestrian, who sued for lettuce-related damage."

Who in the world was Ms. Woods thinking of when she wrote this book? Obviously, not individuals who failed to learn proper grammar in school, and are desperately trying to learn it now; or immigrants trying to learn proper English; or individuals reviewing grammar rules, because their middle-aged brain is kicking out so many of those rules. I particularly feel sorry for those who got this book to read aloud to someone trying to learn grammar. Oh well, maybe this book keeps bored English Lit. majors from falling asleep. I personally can't help but view it as an "exclusive" type of grammar book--not one for the average person. Or maybe it is simply silly. Whatever it is, you might want to try instead: "The Writer's Digest Grammar Desk Reference", Spiral-bound, (2005) by Gary Lutz and Diane Stevenson.

(This review was for the 2001 edition of "English Grammar For Dummies". One can only hope a new editor saw the problems with the 2001 edition and suggested changes for the 2010 edition; but one seriously doubts that, considering the way the book publishing world is these days. Apparently, a great number of the truly good book editors have either retired or died!)

Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-08-08
Summary: "Best English Grammer book"

The book is the best English Grammar book I ever read. I recommend this book for everyone wants to learn or improve a grammar.

Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-07-13
Summary: "English Grammar For Dummies"

I purchased this product and it was shipped promptly and arrived in excellent condition. I will definitely order again from this site.

Rating: 3 / 5
Date: 2010-05-26
Summary: "NICE BOOK"

It's what I was looking for, really dry reading through . I still don't know why you
you need to know a verb from a noun, as long as you get your point across what diffrence does' it really make?

Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-04-25
Summary: "Very helpful"

This book has been very helpful,especially since I'm not good at grammer. Easy to read and understand.