The 25 Rules of Grammar - The Essential Guide to Good English

Everything you need to know about the 25 essential rules of English grammar.

English grammar is often said to be over-complicated and difficult to get to grips with but the truth is that, while there are certain rules that should be obeyed, the language evolves and develops over time - and quite rightly so.

In this useful book, Joseph Piercy outlines the 25 rules that should be adhered to in written and spoken English, defining the rules themselves and then decoding them for the layman so that he or she understands each rule and how it has been used and developed over time.

Here the author highlights the most common misuses - or plain errors - in the language, such as apostrophes, 'who' and 'whom', and avoiding split infinitives and double negatives, while also setting the reader on to the right path to speaking and writing in good, plain English.

About the author

Joseph Piercy is a freelance writer. He holds a Master of Philosophy degree in English studies, and he also studied Russian Literature and Creative Writing at university. Joseph is a regular contributor to various magazines and journals, and he is the author of books on a variety of subjects ranging from English language and literature to history and popular philosophy. His most recent books, Life Lessons from Literature and The Little Book of Stoic Wisdom, are also published by Michael O’Mara Books.

Product details

• Authors: Joseph Piercy, Piercy Joseph
• Publisher: Michael O'Mara Publications
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.05.2016
• EAN: 9781782436027
• ISBN: 978-1-78243-602-7
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 164 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; English, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Grammar & Punctuation, Usage & grammar guides, Usage and grammar guides, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Spelling & Vocabulary