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The Grammar Bible: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Grammar but Didn't Know Whom to Ask

Description

No one knows grammar like Michael Strumpf. For over a quarter of a century, as creator and proprietor of the National Grammar Hot Line, he helped thousands of callers from every corner of the globe tackle the thorniest issues of English grammar. Now, in The Grammar Bible, he has created an eminently useful guide to better speaking and writing. Unlike other grammar manuals, The Grammar Bible is driven by the actual questions Professor Strumpf encountered during his years of teaching and fielding phone calls from anxious writers, conscientious students, and perplexed editors, including such perennial quandaries as - Where do I put this comma? - What case should this pronoun be in? - How do I form the possessive of Dickens? Professor Strumpf explains these and other language issues with wit and wisdom, showing how to speak more clearly and write more impressively by avoiding common errors and following the principles of good grammar. Whether you need a comprehensive review of the subjunctive mood or simply want to know which form of a verb to use, The Grammar Bible is a practical guide that will enlighten, educate, and entertain.

Reviews

Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-05-07
Summary: "It's more valuable than I expected."

In my opinion, this book is better than I expected.
It was a very good purchase.
Na minha opinião, este livro é melhor do que eu esperava.
Foi uma ótima compra.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2009-08-07
Summary: "Author was on Oprah many years ago."

I've always wanted this book. I saw the author on Oprah years ago. It's always a good idea to brush up on grammar. It's amazing how much you don't know or don't remember from junior high school english grammar classes.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2008-12-02
Summary: "This book is superb for teaching grammar!"

There are concepts and ideas that I had not remembered in my grammar class in college. So, this book is superb for teaching grammar. I have new approaches for making lessons plans.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2008-08-12
Summary: "The best grammar book you will ever own - for both native and non-native speakers"

As a writer and an ESL teacher, I am always looking for great books on English grammar.

With this book, I have found that. And more.

This book is the most thorough book on English grammar I have ever found. It also includes the most accurate English usage. One might expect all grammar books to include only the 'most accurate English usage', but this is not true. I have other grammar books that include only 'common parlance' and not the 'strictly correct' usage.

Students need to know both - what is correct and what people actually use.

For writers, teachers and interested persons whose native language is English, this book is invaluable - meaning, that its personal value for me is so high I cannot put a price on it. The value of this book extends way beyond its book price. It is a book you will want to keep for years.

In fact, this is the first grammar book I have purchased since college, (a 'few' years ago).

For ESL students (such as those I personally teach), this book is helpful because it is the most thorough reference they will ever need.

I mention ESL students but I want to add a caveat.

A beginner ESL student may find this book too thorough for their current needs. However, a student who is returning to ESL studies OR a student who is a very quick learner OR who has academic English in mind, will find this book a MUST HAVE.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2008-08-06
Summary: "Excellent Reference"

If you are looking to improve your grammar or brush up some facets on which you are rusty, this is a great reference. The Grammar Bible is clear and concise. I love the Q&A scenarios that help paint a better picture of the subject it is trying to explain.

I am a grammar fan. I have several references on grammar but this one is the best.