The Indispensable Guide to Excellent Writing and Speaking
If you've ever had to endure the raised eyebrows of the self-proclaimed grammar police, then you'll appreciate this guide. Barrett is authoritative without the usual veneer of condescension.
I enjoyed his refreshing response to many of the pointless constrictions that most of us have grown up with.
it gives plenty of examples to contrast the acceptable with the incorrect, and explains what works (and why) in various contexts, from verbal sparring between buddies to the most formal occasions.
"Perfect English Grammar" will also be helpful to people learning to speak and write our potentially confusing mother tongue.
His goal is "to help you make the best choice for your situation without having to fear somebody will hunt you down and make fun of you because you did it your way instead of their way." As a professional writer, this is the grammar guide I'll keep close at hand.
Why Grammar is important?
Grammar is about figuring out what you're trying to say and how best to say it. Expert linguist Grant Barrett gives you the tools and motivation to improve the way you communicate—from conjugating verbs and mastering punctuation to developing your own style.
English speakers of all levels will turn to this easy-to-navigate guide again and again for quick and authoritative information.
Learn to communicate exactly what you mean with this 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.
· 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
· Geek Out: Explore the tricky questions with Grant Barrett’s help
Perfect English Grammar helps you clearly say what you want to say―and the best way to say it.
Review
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
A short introduction to 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
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