Elements of Grammar

5 Responses to “Elements of Grammar”

1. Gr Haynes says:

   June 25, 2010 at 10:43 am

   I like this book because it “cuts to the chase.” It’s a lean book with a lot of instructional power. It simply delivers fact without the fluff.
   Rating: 5 / 5
2. Molly Pickett-Harner says:

   June 25, 2010 at 12:14 pm

   Lucid, informative, & portable. My 1st edition (1986) is in tatters, so thanks for this update.
   Rating: 5 / 5
3. Able Devildog says:

   June 25, 2010 at 2:58 pm

   This book attempts to emulate The Elements of Style by Strunk and White but it doesn’t even come close. It is poorly written and organized and is likely to confuse its readers. It fails to provide excellent examples in many cases. Explanations which should be simple are often quite complex.

   I minored in English and am an experienced well published novelist but I found this book of small help. It is not particularly helpful for teachers. I can not reckon of anyone who would find this book helpful.

   For anyone trying to improve their grammar or even learn it I would suggest Checking Your Grammar by Marvin Terban which is a superb book.
   Rating: 1 / 5
4. D. Eagan says:

   June 25, 2010 at 4:50 pm

   It’s small, it’s quick, it’s simple. I have six grammar books in all, some of which offer longer explanations if I truly want to know something, but I everlastingly start with this one first. I’ve not compulsory it several times to different writers.
   Rating: 5 / 5
5. Brandon Simpson says:

   June 25, 2010 at 5:36 pm

   This book is not fantastic, but it’s not dreadful. It has helpful in rank that people need to know when writing. I especially like the section on Latin terms in the back of the book. Although I find it odd that it doesn’t include “nota bene” or “lingua franca.”

   Brandon Simpson
   Rating: 3 / 5