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By Isabel Uys, 826 pages, published May 30, 2017

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Parents, learners, students, teachers, writers, everyone! This is the book you have been waiting for! There is no similar book available anywhere. This book is not an ordinary grammar guide. It is also a comprehensive reference book with long lists of grammar which is frequently required and some very useful general knowledge. Instead of searching for information in various sources, you will find most of the information needed in this single volume.

Although this book is not aimed at serious grammarians, it provides all the information needed to use English grammar and punctuation properly. The information varies from simple to more advanced. The grammar rules are clearly explained. A great asset is the comprehensive reference lists which are not found in other study aids. There are more than 1,600 plurals in the book. Please see the Table of Contents. The general knowledge section provides lots of useful facts.

This book is an excellent resource for anyone who wishes to learn correct grammar and punctuation. It is also suitable for young learners and a good tool for doing homework or preparing for exams. Yes, the most useful book ever!

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  • jv on 02/06/2017 - 22:55

    Is this suitable for Old Grammarians?

    • 0p on 03/06/2017 - 04:20
      +1

      Like Donald Trump?

      Hmm Pg 216 has the definition of covfefe.

      Thanks 0p

  • grababargain on 02/06/2017 - 22:57

    Yea

  • DaWeizOne on 02/06/2017 - 23:04

    Looks like it isn't available for purchase in Australia.

  • The Magic Pudding on 02/06/2017 - 23:13

    "This book is not an ordinary grammar guide. It is also a comprehensive reference book with long lists of grammar"
    So what's that? it doesn't feel right but I can't put a name to it.

  • GordonR on 02/06/2017 - 23:33
    +2

    Ok, grabbed it to see what this South African teacher can teach me about English grammar, so have a +1.

    Already learned that you should not mix words and numerals in the same sentence so that to say "There were five boys and 16 girls at the party" is grammatically incorrect (not to mention that it is not like any party I ever attended when I was a party-goer in bygone years).

    • AlexF on 03/06/2017 - 10:38
      +2

      not mix words and numerals in the same sentence

      What about decimals and fractions? For example, "average of two numbers is 3.14159265359?"

    • whichtyler on 03/06/2017 - 17:21

      I always thought the correct approach was words for nine and below, numerals for 10 and above

  • PJC on 02/06/2017 - 23:47
    +1

    The Amazon description is discouragingly clumsy, wooden English fraught with tautology. Perhaps it was written by the author, a South African to whom English is not exclusively a first language.

    • jackspratt on 03/06/2017 - 00:13
      -1

      Thankfully, it is not pompous.

  • Diji1 on 03/06/2017 - 00:52
    +1

    Ready for pedants everywhere to use!

  • From Tokyo Japan on 03/06/2017 - 01:47
    +1

    It is free in Japan as well. Thanks from Tokyo, Japan.

    • philmarcracken on 03/06/2017 - 07:35

      英語のゲームと番組はつまらないと思う、勉強は必要ない(´・ω・`)

  • slow on 03/06/2017 - 07:28
    +3

    Should be compulsory reading.

    By the way, South African schools put a strong emphasis on grammar, punctuation and spelling, unlike what seems to be the case here. So in general South Africans tend to write for better English than Australians (I have lived and worked in both countries)

    • Diji1 on 03/06/2017 - 11:26
      +1

      Ooo's the dick'ed now Mr Riggs?

    • INFIDEL on 03/06/2017 - 12:43
      +1

      South Africans tend to write for better English than Australians
      Lol. Those lucky better English ;-)

      The teaching of language indicates a lot about a culture. For example - is it focussed on rules or creative use of language. Is the teaching to control, assess, or help students confidently communicate?

      Just back from another trip to Japan. English taught in Japanese schools focusses on remembering a lot of obscure rules (because it is easier to assess - the priority in their education). That leads to very insecure rules-focussed users of English - afraid to make a mistake. Language is a creative process. I am sorry for people who get so hung up on minor errors, they miss the wonders of communication. Mistakes are creative & sometimes humorous.

      (I studied traditional Japanese storytelling in English in Japan last year. Talented Japanese students focussed on correct grammar, rather than developing other aspects of this art form. In the original Japanese Rakugo, word play is important, playing on the different meaning of the same word. It was sad to see them criticise themselves after a brilliant performance, just because of a simple mistake with the English language.)

      Fortunately English conversation classes are being introduced in schools in the lead up to 2020 Tokyo Olympics. But conversation is very difficult to objectively assess.

      I was lucky to have the experience of teaching writing in an Australian university (without even a degree). I was offered the role based on my popular writing, support for authors in developing their writing, and interviews with popular visiting authors (eg Douglas Adams). Students from overseas would focus on rules - there must be a correct way to say or write something. Unfortunately I was unable to calm their anxiety. I am hopeless in grammar, Googling for advice when necessary.

      • INFIDEL on 03/06/2017 - 13:47
        +1

        for / far… A simple mistake - our brains can understand what is being communicated with ease, due to the context. Of course technology may be to blame - spellcheckers can do that.

        So is there a great need to focus so much on often arcane rules? Language evolves with use. Rules are either discarded or adapted to catch up with current usage. Otherwise we would be using language & grammar that pre-dates Shakespeare's innovations in the English language.

        Some cultures focus on obeying rules, resisting creativity & freedoms. South Africans (like many others) have historically liked their rules and systems!

    • INFIDEL on 03/06/2017 - 13:51

      "Should be compulsory reading."
      The Pedants' Rule Book, & slow.

      "The most useful book ever."
      from book cover

  • veritas_mendax on 03/06/2017 - 08:25
    +1

    Thank's for this it's helped me good.

  • Oz-Bogan on 03/06/2017 - 08:32
    +1

    It might help me talk English proper……….

    • cqbman on 03/06/2017 - 10:46
      +1

      Learning makes our speaking English good.

  • OzJunkGain on 03/06/2017 - 08:33

    Use a hyphen for all compound numbers written as words. (twenty-seven; fifty-six)

    ಠ_ಠ

  • baldur on 03/06/2017 - 09:13
    +1

    Thanks you.

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 03/06/2017 - 09:26
    +1

    This is the book you have been waiting for as no similar book is available elsewhere. This is a comprehensive reference book including long lists of frequently required grammar. You will find most of the information you seek without searching for information from other sources.

    This book is not aimed at serious grammarians and provides all of the information required to properly employ English grammar and punctuation. This information varies from simple to advanced with grammar rules clearly explained. Enclosed comprehensive reference lists are an asset not found in other study aids and are suitable tools for young learners to complete homework or prepare before exams. More than 1,600 plurals appear in the book and the general knowledge section provides numerous useful facts.

    This book is an excellent resource for anyone who wishes to learn correct grammar and punctuation. The most useful book ever!

    FTFY

  • Cabrinha on 03/06/2017 - 09:51

    Sweet I can finally become just like Hitler's speech writer and be a real grammar nazi

    • PJC on 03/06/2017 - 10:14

      Schoolkids had to listen to his speech broadcast and then write an essay about it. Millions of listeners had difficulty understanding him properly due to his accent, which of course was Austrian.

  • Danger on 03/06/2017 - 10:03
    +1

    My English bad.. Hmm.. Unpossible

    • retiredfeline on 03/06/2017 - 11:46
      +2

      Don't overunderestimate yourself.

  • supervigilante on 03/06/2017 - 10:03
    +4

    OP you should of post this earlier. I need these ebook when I am sitting for my english exam last week. All my friends is getting good score for there result's.

    • retiredfeline on 03/06/2017 - 11:41

      Nailed a few of the common egregious mistakes there. :)

  • pauper on 03/06/2017 - 12:43

    Got it.

    Now how do I read this without a kindle?

    • retiredfeline on 03/06/2017 - 12:55

      On your PC with Kindle for PC, or on your smartphone or tablet with an app.

      • pauper on 03/06/2017 - 14:48

        Thank you

  • p2015 on 03/06/2017 - 17:51

    Thank you for sharing this!

  • deadpoet on 03/06/2017 - 20:52
    +6

    Comic Sans MS on the book cover: the definitive seal of quality!

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