libraryrobin's review
3.0
A mildly amusing, and somewhat antiquated, book of grammar rules. It could use some updating but some of the examples are still charming and clever.
engpunk77's review
4.0
This book should actually be titled How to Speak Properly, as this is less about manners (which I expected) and more about grammar/usage in verbal expression (nothing about spelling or punctuation). Some of the major problems in American language are addressed here, that misusage that pervades the dialogue of even the best-intentioned parents and teachers who serve as examples to today's youth, such as when to use him/her/me as opposed to I/he/she, and how to remember that adverbs do in fact exist even though we rarely hear them in language anymore. Can we bring them back? The format resembles an old-fashioned primer, but I think the concepts are presented in a way that makes them easier to learn (examples in cute rhymes, personification, and stick-figure drawings).
Hopefully, this book can revive proper American English, but perhaps since it's in book format and not a powerpoint, who knows?
I recommend this book to adults who need a refresher course (almost everyone) and students of every age.
Hopefully, this book can revive proper American English, but perhaps since it's in book format and not a powerpoint, who knows?
I recommend this book to adults who need a refresher course (almost everyone) and students of every age.
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