Mortal Syntax

Mortal Syntax
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 257
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ISBN-10 : 9781101221280
ISBN-13 : 1101221283
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Book Synopsis Mortal Syntax by : June Casagrande

Download or read book Mortal Syntax written by June Casagrande and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-03-25 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only fun, friendly, and surefire defense against the grammar snobs Having already made a name for herself with Grammar Snobs Are Great Big Meanies, now in its fifth printing, June Casagrande returns with Mortal Syntax, taking on the 101 most frequently attacked usage choices. Dedicating one short chapter to each, Casagrande brings her subject to life, teaching English usage through lively and amusing personal anecdotes. Mortal Syntax includes such chapters as: ? "I wish I was taller" ? "I am continuously watching Simpsons reruns" ? "Was it Horton that heard the Who?" Casagrande's clear and concise lessons-with entertaining titles and themes-make a potentially prickly subject go down like a spoonful of sugar.

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