Grammar Smart (The Princeton Review) [Paperback]

Nell Goddin (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 067974617X | ISBN-13: 978-0679746171 | Publication Date: August 17, 1993 | Edition: 1

The words you use say a lot about you.  Your grammar makes a lasting impression on friends, co-workers, and teachers, but learning the rules has always been boring.  That's why the folks at The Princeton Review created Grammar Smart.

Grammar Smart uses a witty, irreverent approach to help you write and speak with greater clarity and confidence.  Grammar Smart doesn't force you to memorize dozens of confusing grammatical terms.  Instead, it shows you the logic behind each correct sentence.  YOu'll learn how to choose between "that" and "which" and when to use "as" instead of "like," and you'll know for sure if this is between "you and me" or "you and I."

Grammar Smart includes"
*the basic parts of speech-nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.
*pronoun-verb agreement, parallel construction
*tips on how to avoid misplaced modifiers, dangling participles
*lively, humorous examples and stories to illustrate meanings
*brief, interactive question-and-answer reviews

Don't worry-you won't end up sounding like an eighteenth-century nobleman.  Everything in Grammar Smart is nuts-and-bolts English designed to help you express yourself more clearly.

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From the Inside Flap

The words you use say a lot about you.  Your grammar makes a lasting impression on friends, co-workers, and teachers, but learning the rules has always been boring.  That's why the folks at The Princeton Review created Grammar Smart.

Grammar Smart uses a witty, irreverent approach to help you write and speak with greater clarity and confidence.  Grammar Smart doesn't force you to memorize dozens of confusing grammatical terms.  Instead, it shows you the logic behind each correct sentence.  YOu'll learn how to choose between "that" and "which" and when to use "as" instead of "like," and you'll know for sure if this is between "you and me" or "you and I."

Grammar Smart includes"
*the basic parts of speech-nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.
*pronoun-verb agreement, parallel construction
*tips on how to avoid misplaced modifiers, dangling participles
*lively, humorous examples and stories to illustrate meanings
*brief, interactive question-and-answer reviews

Don't worry-you won't end up sounding like an eighteenth-century nobleman.  Everything in Grammar Smart is nuts-and-bolts English designed to help you express yourself more clearly.

About the Author

THE PRINCETON REVIEW  is the fastest-growing test preparation company in the country, helping over two million students each year prepare for college, grad school, professional licensing exams, and succesful careers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Princeton Review; 1 edition (August 17, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 067974617X
• ISBN-13: 978-0679746171
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #338,602 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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77 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent grammar review for studying for the GMAT, October 30, 1998

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This review is from: Grammar Smart (The Princeton Review) (Paperback)

After trying to study for the qualitative half of the GMAT, I found that tips in the traditional GMAT study manuals were insufficient. I found Grammar Smart to be a thorough, yet concise, book that does not waste too much time on basics. It is very useful in teaching you how to avoid mistakes such as misplaced modifiers, parallel construction, and proper word selection. Grammar Smart uses short and fun examples to make its point and has many quizes in it to test your grasp of what you have just read. The book will only take a few hours to get through and provides a quick and easy reference source if you ever encounter grammatical dilemmas.

69 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource for adults and teens alike..., June 11, 2000

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When I was in college, I had a roomate who was constantly correcting my grammar. The habit wore off on me, and while mine is not perfect, I do like to think it's good. I bought this book to answer several nagging questions I had about a few things, and was very impressed.

The format is laid out well. The lessons are simple and easy to follow, while conveying information thoroughly. This book can be used by adults as well as teens in high school to great effect. And like, it's never a bad thing to tawk gud, ya know?

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good review but less useful if you are starting from scratch, March 31, 2001

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If you have been using English for a long time and you want to know why you are saying what you say, this can be a great guide. It is a no-nonsense book with a lively approach - well, as lively as an appoach can be when you are studying grammar! Not only do you get the explanations in an easy to use format but you also get regognition exercises for each point you are studying. In addition, I love the little tit-bits that are included from time to time. For example, one of the "trivia quiz" secions asks you to name a noun hat ends in -ly (-ly ususlly indicated an adverb). Can you name one? I can after reading "Grammar Smart"! I love to trot out a gem like that and look more intelligent than I am! I think that calling this a grammar "review" is an accurate description. I am university educated and I am just using the book to brush up on a couple of things and making sure I know which part of speech is which. I would not recommend it for someone who may, for some reason, have had a disadvantehged education and would have to start from the beginning. For example, in one section, you are told, "your ear should be able to tell the difference". Well, it should, but if you have grown up in an area where you are habitually bombarded with ungrammatical English, then that is whet your "ear" will tend to think of as the norm. But I like the idea in "Grammar Smart" - no rules for rule's sake. I heartily recommend this book and I intend to buy more books in the "--- Smart" series. Other good points are ideas on better style and dealing with recurring problem areas. Well done Princeton Review!