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A read copy, but remains in excellent condition.
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A read copy, but remains in excellent condition.
This book is absolutely incredible, i found it in my kitchen and I have gotten such great use out of it. In school it cover everything we learn, its inexpensive as well. I really recommend this book, disregard the negative feedback because this book is truly outstanding. It really is the only grammar book you'll ever need!
This book proved to be a great resource, with clear and concise grammar references. I recommend this and "Grammatically Correct" by Stilman.
Being a native English speaker, my biggest concern about English grammar was during college when I was ensuring that my papers, exams, etc., were good enough to help me pull good grades. It wasn't until I began to pick up other languages, especially Spanish, that English grammar grabbed my attention. Learning and teaching a foreign language, ironically, forces you to understand your native tongue better; if for no reason other than comparison's sake. I've occasionally used English grammar guides and books, but found Susan Thurman's to be surprisingly approachable. Grammar books often scare people away who are already nervous about learning the nuts and bolts of a language; not this book, though. Two of my favorite sections are, one, where Thurman compares/contrasts commonly confused words (then/than, etc.) and, two, her explanations about punctuation. Her examples are down-to-earth and drive each point home. Plus, it's small and easily portable. For these reasons, I rate this book 5 stars. If you are looking for a desktop reference for more professional needs, this MIGHT not be for you. However, I believe it to be sufficient for 90-95% of the time, depending on your needs. As I add more reviews, I will add one for a complete (though often unnecessary) book on grammar.
I agree with the book's title. This book just worked out fine for my needs. The language Susan used in this book is simple and easy-to-follow. The example sentences are good and this book covers many common written-English gotchas.
This truly may be The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need. I am a tutor and have found this book indispensable; it's especially useful when coaching students for the SAT-II Writing exam and the English section of the ACT. Any grammar question you can possibly have seems to be in here, and it's very easy to reference. I can't imagine being without this book.
