Written for everyone from students to professional writers, Grammar Traps tackles 20 of the most common English grammar and usage mistakes--from dangling and misplaced modifiers to incomplete and run-on sentences, who and whom, that and which, its and it's, and subject-verb agreement. Grammar Traps is concise and easy to use, with simple language and clear examples. More than a dozen quick-reference charts provide at-a-glance guidance. Grammar Traps includes a glossary of grammatical terms; appendices covering troublesome words, misspelled words, and punctuation; bibliography; and index.
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..."detangles" English grammar traps! Learners are not burdened by stuffy rules. Instead they are treated to Dolainski's "talk-you-through-it" writing approach. -- Dr. Mary Ramirez, Business Education Adviser, Los Angeles Unified School District
Finally there's a clear guide to good grammar. Mr. Dolainski's tone is light and fun. -- Geri FitzGerald, Publisher, Sales & Marketing Management
Stephen Dolainski's simple writing style and clear examples can help anybody be a better writer and communicator. -- Joan Smith, M.A., President, Leadership Consultants International, Inc.
Finally there's a clear guide to good grammar. Mr. Dolainski's tone is light and fun. -- Geri FitzGerald, Publisher, Sales & Marketing Management
Stephen Dolainski's simple writing style and clear examples can help anybody be a better writer and communicator. -- Joan Smith, M.A., President, Leadership Consultants International, Inc.
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Stephen Dolainski is an English and reading teacher in Los Angeles. He is the author of numerous magazine articles and of the guidebook Romantic Days and Nights in Los Angeles.
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Invaluable Guide,
By Gail Harrington (New York) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Grammar Traps: A Handbook of the 20 Most Common Grammar Mistakes and How to Avoid Them (Paperback)
Finally, a grammar guide that doesn't put readers to sleep. Stephen Dolainski's "Grammar Traps" is an invaluable reference and fun to read. I gave a copy to a friend in China who wants to improve his English, and he is thrilled with how fast he is learning.
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Lay? Lie? I FINALLY know!,
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Thank you, thank you, thank you Mr. Stephen Dolainski, for making grammar simple. I don't know how I finished school (including college) taking only one grammar class. I knew the "their, there and they're" routine...but lay and lie were beyond my comprehension. Now I know, and it's so simple (and I'll admit I've been using it wrong all these years.) This book should be a "must read" for those students still attending high school, and a definite "must buy" for those parents sending their kids off to college, especially if they want to see "A's" on their children's term papers.
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Grammar for Everyone,
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As an avowed grammar junkie, I love <I>Grammar Traps</I> by Stephen Dolainski. The book is not only chock full of helpful tips, but it is written simply and clearly so that those who aren't so fond of grammar can find what they need without fuss. Examples are plentiful and to the point. I would recommend this title to anyone who would like to be sure of themselves when they write, as well as anyone needing a general brush-up on grammar. I think business people would find the no-nonsense approach particularly appealing. Thanks, Mr. Dolainski, for making what can be a very confusing subject eminently understandable.
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