Grammar, the structure of a language, is often the subject of confusion. The Bloomsbury Grammar Guide is an easy-to-use handbook which provides the answers. Updated and revised throughout, the new edition is essential reading for all writers and readers of our increasingly dynamic and global language. It contains: * Words, phrases, sentences and clauses * Punctuation - where and how to use everything from the colon to the slash * Figures of speech and literary devices * Common errors - an A-Z list of easily confused words 'A Cook's tour of the English language' Oxford Times

Updated and revised throughout Contains practical exercises to test the reader's progress in grammar Clear, easy-to-use format for quick reference

About the Author
Gordon Jarvie is a language author and ex-publisher.

Reviews
'The sub-title says it all - this is a simple guide to the nuts and bolts of English grammar.' Good Book Guide 'Compact in presentation, the information on points of grammar is presented succinctly and with minimal fuss, using mainly just subheadings, bold type and numbered lists to identify, emphasize and summarize. These features are interspersed with short, clear passages of text that introduce each section ... I found I could locate specific pieces of information very quickly in this book because I could go straight to the complete relevant coverage. Once arrived at the page, I could pick out the topic subheading and scan for examples (bold type), or read the whole item in moments ... I would choose [this book] because I am a dipper-in and checker-up.' Wendy Toole, Editing Matters (Journal of the Society of Editors and Proofreaders)



Book Information
ISBN 9780713681871
Author Gordon Jarvie
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 282g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 19mm