Essential English Grammar (Dover Language Guides Essential Grammar) [Paperback]

Philip Gucker (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dover Language Guides Essential Grammar | Publication Date: June 1, 1966

This logical, developmental presentation of the major aspects of English grammar includes all the necessary tools for speech and comprehension. Designed for adults with limited learning time who wish to acquire the basics of everyday English, this grammar book features numerous shortcuts and timesavers. Ideal as an introduction, supplement, or refresher.

Product Details

• Paperback: 177 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (June 1, 1966)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486216497
• ISBN-13: 978-0486216492
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,860 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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86 of 86 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get a pencil and learn well, April 13, 2004

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Joseph Judge (Harrisburg, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essential English Grammar (Dover Language Guides Essential Grammar) (Paperback)

Studying grammar is something most people prefer to avoid. We all know it can help us write better, but we cringe at the thought of "going back to school." I happen to be different: I am a bit of a nerd, and I make my living teaching people to write better at work. After teaching one of my courses, I am often asked by students to name a few good books they can read to continue to improve their writing. This book is the only book I recommend for learning or reviewing grammar.

I tell them the truth: I sat down with a pencil and worked through every lesson and exercise in the book. And I (re)learned a ton. I also tell them that I wrote lightly, because I think I will do it again every few years, just as I do with The Elements of Style. Unfortunately, grammar is a subject that requires periodic review if you are serious about staying sharp in your writing at work. This workbook makes it as painless as possible and costs almost nothing.

I rated this book 5 stars because I think it is superior in all categories for a workbook: comprehensive content, structured lessons, abundant exercises, authoritative author, and low price.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just right!, September 21, 2003

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Tong Ying Loong (HONG KONG Hong Kong) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essential English Grammar (Dover Language Guides Essential Grammar) (Paperback)

I have read upto page 42 out of total 147 pages (excluding answers to Practice Exercises). I like the book very much and I find it easy to read, logically organised and the coverage and approach is just right! Besides, the book is handy to carry around (smaller than A4 size and not thicker than 200 pages - this is important for non full-time students). Moreover, the practice exercises are realistic enough to test your understanding of what you've read. I highly recommend this book to students, adult learners and really anyone who would like to review ESSENTIAL grammar.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource!, July 20, 2005

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L. Bachman (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essential English Grammar (Dover Language Guides Essential Grammar) (Paperback)

I recently needed to take my teacher certification test and was concerned about remembering all of the essentials related to English grammer. This book did put my mind at ease because it not only provides a basic definition for each grammer term but it also provides several sentence examples. I will definitely use this book as a reference when I begin teaching middle school.