101 Grammar Gaffes and How to Correct ThemAn easy little reference book that takes a non-technical approach to English grammar
For each of the 101 grammatical errors, there are three parts:
Illustrating the points through examples eliminates the need for long, involved explanations of the rules of grammar -- a great relief for most busy readers! Here's an example from the book: The gaffe: If you need more information, speak to Joan or myself. The problem: The only two situations where the suffix self is needed are (a) for emphasis and (b) in the reflexive form, as follows: (a) When you want a thing done well, do it yourself. (b) I promised myself a vacation. In this gaffe, however, neither of these applies. As an experiment, remove Joan from the picture. You wouldn't say speak to myself, would you? The fix: If you need more information, speak to Joan or me. The book comes in spiral bound printed form, or as a downloadable e-book in pdf form. Online orders U.S.$13.95 for either version. Call 416-966-5023 to pay in Canadian dollars (Cdn.$15) or for quantity discounts. |
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