Action Grammar: Fast, No-Hassle Answers on Everyday Usage and Punctuation (Paperback)

by Joanne Feierman (Author) "If you're like most people I've met in my business writing courses, you want your writing to look and sound right..." (more)
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Written specifically for "laypeople" such as those in business, Actiongrammar is a no-nonsense guide to speaking and writing correct English--even when you've forgotten the grammar rules you learned in school. A longtime teacher of business and technical writing to Fortune 500 companies, Joanne Feierman focuses on the grammar most of us need in everyday life, from "Five Lies Your English Teacher Told You" to "Simple Business Verbs You Should Know." She also includes helpful sections on memos, letter writing, and e-mail etiquette, as well as an appendix of troublesome words and phrases, and words that are easy to misspell.

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Richard Lederer Author Of the Write Way Action Grammar accomplishes just what its title promises. It puts grammar into action by concisely presenting the essential rules of usage and punctuation and illustrating these rules with real-life examples, Joanne Feierman approaches the intricacies of our English language with a clarity and humor that will appeal to all. -- Review

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Fireside; 1 edition (September 7, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0684807807
• ISBN-13: 978-0684807805
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #253,131 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ActionGrammar is great! Give it to a friend., June 10, 1998

By A Customer

The price of Ms. Feierman's book is warranted by the contents of Chapter 2 alone: Mistakes Your Boss Minds the Most. That chapter begins with "Language Challenge: Top Ten Errors in Speaking and Writing," continues with "Twenty More...," and concludes with twenty pronunciation problems. Spot one of those in your own writing or speaking, and your esteem will double -- not only with your boss but with others too. Give it to a friend: Those who need it the most are unlikely to buy it!

28 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE for business persons, December 14, 1999

By A Customer

This book is wonderful for those who have forgotten the basic grammar/punctuation lessons you learned in grade school. It's very straightforward;it's quick and easy reading. There aren't vaguely familiar english terms you have to look up in the dictionary before you can understand the pretense of the paragraph. I have recommeded this book to friends and co-workers and they have enjoyed reading it and learning a few things, too. It's worth the small investment!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT reference -- gives what it promises & more, April 29, 2001

By	Mary C "NurseMare" (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews

This excellent little book promises instant answers to grammar questions and delivers! Its chapters are all separated into "parts" with headings that include: Grammar Gripes, Then and Now (includes a chapter entitled fives lies your english teacher told you), Punctuation Points, Mechanics(includes how to handle numbers, capitalization and many other chapters), Grammar, Mastering Business Writing, and an Appendix (it includes troublesome words and phrases, words that are easy to misspell, business words & formatting for letters and memos). By the way, even your kids will find this an easy reference to their grammar questions -- it's a good book for all ages.

The day I got this book I actually was able to put it to use immediately -- I was writing something and had a question about the word "that" (as in "she told her that...). I was able to open the book and get the answer immediately! On closer inspection I found that it deals with just about any grammar question you might have. This is a truly powerful little book! I'm glad I bought it, you will be too!