Mortal Syntax: 101 Language Choices That Will Get You Clobbered by the Grammar Snobs--Even If You're Right
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...
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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:* “I wish I was taller”* “I am continuously watching Simpsons reruns”* “Was it Horton that heard the Who?”Casagrande’s clear and concise lessons—with entertaining titles and themes—make a potentially prickly subject go down like a spoonful of sugar.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780143113324 (0143113321)
ASIN: 143113321
Publish date: March 25th 2008
Publisher: Penguin
Pages no: 256
Edition language: English
I liked this book quite a bit, but I would have enjoyed more grammar and fewer anecdotes. I suppose that would have made it more of a pamphlet than a book, but at times the humorous stories overpowered the subject that was the intended topic. It also reduces its value as a reference book since yo...
One of the reviewers on this site gave this book only two stars. And he doesn't feel badly about it. He might feel *bad*, but I rather doubt it -- his reasons for rating this book as just "o.k." were thoughtful and unmalicious.The point is: if you've ever said "I feel badly" and you weren't talking ...
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