Michael McCarthy
McCarthy's Field Guide to Grammar: Natural English Usage and Style
McCarthy's Field Guide to Grammar: Natural English Usage and Style
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The Times states that bad grammar is not so bad, and Mike McCarthy, a corpus linguist, co-author of the Cambridge Grammar of English, answers the awkward questions that bother us about English grammar. This A-Z field guide tells us what the conventional rules are and shows us what people are writing and saying now, giving simple reasons why we might choose one or the other. It is a witty and entertaining book that is also a useful reference to keep on our bookshelves.
Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 09 December 2021
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Bad grammar isn't so bad, after all!
- The Times
Grammar rules from school may have faded from memory, but renowned corpus linguist Mike McCarthy has the answers to your awkward English grammar questions. In his comprehensive A-Z field guide, McCarthy delves into conventional rules and contemporary usage, offering insights to help you speak and write with confidence.
Through witty examples, field notes, and eavesdropping on conversations, McCarthy presents a book that's both enjoyable to browse and a valuable reference for your bookshelf. Why a Field Guide to Grammar?
- A to Z format for easy access
- Solutions to common grammatical problems
- Relevance through current events
- Historical usage to illustrate language evolution
- Guidance on appropriate usage
- Spoken and written grammar differentiation
- Vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation, punctuation, and style advice
- Comparison of North American and British grammar
- Englishes from around the world
- Charming illustrations to showcase the English language's playfulness
- Backed by data and research
So, let's embrace our bad grammar and embrace the charm of the English language!
Weight: 282g
Dimension: 137 x 206 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529393514
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