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If you′re confused by commas, perplexed by pronouns, and plain terrified by tenses, English Grammar For Dummies will put your fears to rest. Packed with expert guidance, it covers everything from sentence basics to rules even your English teacher didn′t know – if you want to brush up on your grammar, this is the only guide you′ll ever need.
Discover how to: avoid common grammatical errors; get to grips with apostrophes; structure sentences correctly; use verbs and find the right tense; and decide when to use slang or formal English.
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If you’re confused by commas, perplexed by pronouns, and plain terrified by tenses, English Grammar For Dummies will put your fears to rest. Packed with expert guidance, it covers everything from sentence basics to rules even your English teacher didn’t know – if you want to brush up on your grammar, this is the only guide you’ll ever need.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I needed to refresh my grammar prior to starting a new job, and found English Grammar For Dummies very helpful.
The book offers a comprehensive overview of grammar, starting from the basics and working up to more difficult concepts. I feel sure that I will dip into it whenever I get stuck in future.
While I enjoyed the lighthearted tone, and found the jokes fairly amusing, it did become wearing over the course of the book, and I would imagine that some readers will find it off-putting.
The book offers a comprehensive overview of grammar, starting from the basics and working up to more difficult concepts. I feel sure that I will dip into it whenever I get stuck in future.
While I enjoyed the lighthearted tone, and found the jokes fairly amusing, it did become wearing over the course of the book, and I would imagine that some readers will find it off-putting.
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I think this book is fantastic. It's the only grammar guide I've come across that actually explains things in an everyday way, with loads of examples. It does get complicated but that's unavoidable I think, and it's much easier to read than the average reference book. Finally I understand mysteries such as what a subjunctive is and the difference between 'who' and 'whom'. I think it's aimed at students and my only criticism is that the tone it's written in can get a bit annoying - the authors are trying too hard to make grammar accessible to the younger generation. But that's a minor point really. If you are hazy on the rules of grammar and need to learn them for whatever reason, this is the perfect book.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book has been a constant source of info.for my daughter in her GCSE year. A well organised book easy to follow, Ive also used other books in the series for dummies, they are all excellent. I would recommend these books to anyone wanting to improve in any subject, though English is a great starting point.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Spelling
I am, on the whole, pleased with this book. It seems well set out and informative. My only criticism so far is that the proof-reading has not been carried out very well. Read more
Published 2 months ago by G.B.Freeman
English Grammar for Dummies
A very well written and laid out book. It gives concise explanations, along with lucid examples, of,for example, construction of sentences, use of adjectives, adverbs and, the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Bear on Rails
Pretty Good
I bought this book because i wanted to brush up on my grammer. I also choose the Kindle book over a physical copy because it meant i wouldn't have to carry a massive book around... Read more
Published 12 months ago by L. Light
book is saving life
When i first come to England , my english did cause me problems. In Soviet Russia i was strong teacher, my english i know is the best in all of Petropavlovsk. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Brian Damage
I am learning
I am fairly good at English but my punctuation needed improving. This book covers all that is necessary. Easy to understand with examples given.
Published 18 months ago by S. Panrucker
Not impressed
Bought for a friend who thinks it's ok ish. I'm not impressed, found the format messy and wandering, I would want something much more structured!
Published 19 months ago by *********
English Grammer for dummies
The best teach yourself grammer book I have tried. Very easy to use and very worthwhile.
Published 23 months ago by Homer Simpson
Worth keeping...
I'm one of those people who still cares about the English language. Others might say I get a bit pedantic, but it really does upset when I see the language mutilated on social... Read more
Published 23 months ago by jem
Fool proof
I bought the book to scrub up my general grammar as my work involves a lot of formal writing. Have always gotten on well with the Dummies books, so this is a further success on... Read more
Published on 21 April 2010 by Alexintheheath
Just what I needed
I've been out of education for a very long time and between texting and facebook my writting habbits have really suffered. Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2010 by Caz Mac
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