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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:Mortal Syntax: 101 Language Choices That Will Get You Clobbered by the Grammar Snobs--Even If You're Rightby June Casagrande
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The only fun, friendly, and surefire defense against the grammar snobs. Having already made a name for herself with Grammar Snobs Are Great Big Meanies, now in its fifth printing, June Casagrande returns with Mortal Syntax, taking on the 101 most frequently attacked usage choices. Dedicating one short chapter to each, Casagrande brings her subject to life, teaching English usage through lively and amusing personal anecdotes. Mortal Syntax includes such chapters as:
Book News Annotation:Armed with common sense as well as grammatical skills, columnist
Casagrande first helps mere mortals cope with the top 17 grammatical
traps and works her way through adverbs, verb and subject agreement,
noun diction, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, figures of speech
and jargon. She gives an opening example, a short evaluation of that
example and explanatory text with each lesson. She indicates when
sentences or phrases are acceptable in casual writing or speech,
gives extra help with such tricky matters as irregular participles,
and hands out ammunition to use against pretentious bullies. The
result is a remarkably painless way for adults to brush up on their
skills or acquire those not learned in their misspent youth (youths?)
Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Review:"Casagrande...brings a lively sense of humor to her coverage of common grammar mistakes....This compact guide to correct usage will work both for those in need of a refresher course on grammar and those still struggling to assimilate the basics." Booklist Synopsis:Having already made a name for herself with Grammar Snobs Are Great Big Meanies, Casagrande takes on the 101 most frequently attacked usage choices. About the AuthorJune Casagrande is the author of the humorous grammar column "A Word, Please," which appears in community newspapers in Southern California, Texas, and Florida. Her articles have appeared in the Los Angeles Times and other publications. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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