Perfect English Grammar: The Indispensable Guide to Excellent Writing and Speaking

by Grant Barrett

Overview

Learn to communicate exactly what you mean with this English writing and speaking guide

From conjugating verbs to mastering punctuation to polishing your speaking skills, Perfect English Grammar makes it easier than ever to improve your grasp of grammar. Language learners of all levels can turn to this easy-to-navigate grammar guide again and again for quick and authoritative information for improving everyday communication.

With this English grammar book, you'll:

Never Be Wrong: Catchy examples help you remember core grammar rules.

Sharpen Your Style: Composition guidelines let you express yourself fully.

Look It Up: Seamless navigation makes it easy to find answers quickly.

Expert guidance: Explore the tricky questions with linguist Grant Barrett's help.

Perfect English Grammar helps you clearly say what you want to say‚ and the best way to say it.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781435167063
Publisher:	Fall River Press
Publication date:	12/11/2017
Edition description:	Customer-Specific
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.10(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

American linguist and dictionary editor Grant Barrett is the author of The Official Dictionary of Unofficial English (2006) and The Oxford Dictionary of American Political Slang (2003), and has edited dozens of dictionaries. He is also the co-host and co-producer of the public radio show A Way with Words. He lives in San Diego, California, with his wife and son. Visit his personal site at grantbarrett.com

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Perfect English Grammar is a short but remarkably thorough guide to English usage and the principles and practices of composition. It belongs in high school and college classrooms, as well as on office desks, as a refreshing reference. This may just be the perfect guide to perfect English." —Michael Adams, Professor of English, Indiana UniversityBloomington

"The English language, like all languages, is complicated. Grant Barrett is not. That's the amazing virtue of this book. The author fearlessly addresses practically every question or problem you might encounter in trying to write well. — Allan Metcalf, Executive Secretary of the American Dialect Society, author of From Skedaddle to Selfie: Words of the Generations

Editorial Reviews

"Perfect English Grammar is a short but remarkably thorough guide to English usage and the principles and practices of composition. It belongs in high school and college classrooms, as well as on office desks, as a refreshing reference. This may just be the perfect guide to perfect English." —Michael Adams, Professor of English, Indiana University Bloomington

"The English language, like all languages, is complicated. Grant Barrett is not. That's the amazing virtue of this book. The author fearlessly addresses practically every question or problem you might encounter in trying to write well. — Allan Metcalf, Executive Secretary of the American Dialect Society, author of From Skedaddle to Selfie: Words of the Generations

From the Publisher