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Joy of Syntax: A Simple Guide to All the Grammar You Know You Should Know [Pehme köide]

  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 272 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 174x127x18 mm, kaal: 176 g, NO PHOTOS
  • Ilmumisaeg: 24-Jul-2018
  • Kirjastus: Ten Speed Press
  • ISBN-10: 0399581065
  • ISBN-13: 9780399581069
  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 272 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 174x127x18 mm, kaal: 176 g, NO PHOTOS
  • Ilmumisaeg: 24-Jul-2018
  • Kirjastus: Ten Speed Press
  • ISBN-10: 0399581065
  • ISBN-13: 9780399581069
A language columnist helps readers approach grammar with confidence, in a practical guide that provides a fresh foundation in English syntax, from the basic parts of speech and sentence structure to usage and grammar dos and don’ts. Original.

Language columnist June Casagrande presents a fun and breezy guide to everything a grown-up interested in grammar needs to know.

When it comes to grammar, it seems like everyone--even die-hard word nerds--feel they "missed something" in school. The Joy of Syntax picks up where sixth grade left off, providing a fresh foundation in English syntax served up by someone with an impressive record of making this otherwise inaccessible subject a true joy. With simple, pithy information on everything from basic parts of speech and sentence structure to usage and grammar pitfalls, this guide provides everything you need to approach grammar with confidence.
Acknowledgments vi
Introduction 1(5)
Part I Syntax
1 So Who's in Charge Here?
6(6)
2 Phrases and Clauses
12(15)
3 Parts of Speech for Grown-Ups
27(3)
4 Nouns
30(17)
5 Pronouns
47(24)
6 Verbs
71(30)
7 Adjectives
101(4)
8 Adverbs
105(8)
9 Conjunctions
113(6)
10 Prepositions
119(3)
11 Determiners
122(9)
12 The Grammar of Phrases
131(16)
13 The Grammar of Clauses
147(9)
14 Coordination
156(10)
Part II Usage and Propriety
15 Agreement
166(14)
16 Subject versus Object Pronouns
180(8)
17 Flat Adverbs
188(1)
18 Less and Fewer
189(2)
19 Well as an Adverb and an Adjective
191(2)
20 Possessive Plus Gerund ("Fused Participle")
193(2)
21 The Confusing Roles of the Letter S
195(6)
22 Choosing the Right Preposition
201(1)
23 Dangling Participles and Other Danglers
202(2)
24 Oxford (Serial) Comma
204(2)
25 Language Myths
206(2)
26 The Grammar Oracle on Your Bookshelf
208(4)
27 Sentence Fragments
212(4)
28 One Word, Two Words, or Hyphenated?
216(3)
29 Usage Guide
219(29)
Glossary 248(8)
About the Author 256(1)
Index 257