Grammar Smart, 2nd Edition (Smart Guides) (Paperback)

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The words you use say a lot about you. 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 individuals write and speak with greater clarity and confidence. Instead of boring readers with countless rules and confusing grammatical terms, The Princeton Review shows them the logic behind each correct sentence. Everything in Grammar Smart is nuts-and-bolts English designed to help readers express themselves more clearly. They'll learn how to choose between "that" and "which" and when to use "as" instead of "like," and they'll know for sure if this is between "you and me" or "you and I."

Includes:

• The basic parts of speech -- nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.
• Pronoun-verb agreement and parallel construction
• Tips on how to avoid misplaced modifiers and dangling participles
• Lively, humorous examples to illustrate meanings
• Brief question-and-answer reviews

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The words you use say a lot about you. 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 individuals write and speak with greater clarity and confidence. Instead of boring readers with countless rules and confusing grammatical terms, The Princeton Review shows them the logic behind each correct sentence. Everything in Grammar Smart is nuts-and-bolts English designed to help readers express themselves more clearly. They'll learn how to choose between "that" and "which" and when to use "as" instead of "like," and they'll know for sure if this is between "you and me" or "you and I."

Includes:

? The basic parts of speech -- nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.
? Pronoun-verb agreement and parallel construction
? Tips on how to avoid misplaced modifiers and dangling participles
? Lively, humorous examples to illustrate meanings
? Brief question-and-answer reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Princeton Review; 2 edition (August 7, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375762159
• ISBN-13: 978-0375762154
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #18,065 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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73 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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.

50 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good concept, but missed the target., October 13, 2002

By A Customer

Grammar is boring, frustrating, and complex. At least, that's the impression I got from taking it in school. This book attempts to take a fun (well, not-so-boring) approach to explain it all... And for the most part it does well. It's concise, and the examples are good. Where things fall apart is when the book refers to parts of grammar that haven't been explained yet. For example, starting with Quick Quiz #8 (page 25), the reader is asked to identify prepositional phrases, but phrases and clauses aren't covered until page 59. Naturally, you'll miss a lot of the questions. The answers to the quizzes seldom have explanations. If an answer seems to contradict a grammar rule or just not make sense, you're left hanging. Discouraging? You bet. If you were confused by grammar in school, this book may help -- but don't expect it to answer all your questions or eliminate frustration with the topic.

66 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Laura Haggarty (Northern KY USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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

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?