The Gremlins of Grammar

副标题: A Guide to Conquering the Mischievous Myths That Plague American English

ISBN: 9780071456685

作者: Dahl

出版社: McGraw-Hill

出版年: 2005-10

页数: 176

定价: $ 13.50

装帧: Pap

内容简介

For fans of Eats, Shoots and Leaves, alighthearted romp through the basics ofAmerican English that will help even themost grammatically challenged readersperfect their skills Do your participles dangle indelicately? Do youdare to split infinitives? Do you tremble at thethought of ending sentences with a preposition?Whether aspiring wordsmiths or avowed grammargeeks, readers will delight in this witty instructionalthat takes the bite out of American English. TheGremlins of Grammar offers a piquant primer forprofessionals, students, and anyone who wants towrite it right and speak with style.