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Fumblerules Paperback – August 1, 1990

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4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 32 ratings
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This basic grammar book highlights fifty mock rules, each using the mistake it purports to correct, such as the "Passive voice should never be used" and "A writer must not shift your point of view"
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    153 pages
  2. Language
    English
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    Doubleday
  4. Publication date
    August 1, 1990
  5. Dimensions
    0.7 x 5.6 x 6.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0385413017
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0385413015
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Doubleday; 1st edition (August 1, 1990)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 153 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0385413017
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0385413015
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.19 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 5.6 x 6.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 32 ratings

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William Safire

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William Safire began his writing career as a reporter, became a speechwriter in the Nixon White House, and re-crossed the street to write an Op-Ed column in the New York Times for the next three decades. He also wrote the weekly "On Language" column in the New York Times Magazine. He was a winner of the Pulitzer Prize for commentary and the Medal of Freedom.

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Loup Garou
5.0 out of 5 stars A must in every writer's ref library.
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2024
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Pity, the book size is not standard.
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brunella barca
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2023
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It is a very funny and at the same.time intersting way of explaining the English grammar even to non-native speakers. I like it very much
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Ted Bartelstone
5.0 out of 5 stars Learning gramar with fun
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2020
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In a world where "rules" change constantly ( almost an oxymoron) Fumblerules is a breath of fresh air. Learn gramar rules while enjoying the read.
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K. Murphy
3.0 out of 5 stars Fumble Rules
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2010
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It will be interesting to see my students reactions to some of the information contained in this book.
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Fine Hand
5.0 out of 5 stars Correct English grammar in a nutshell
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2013
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This small book is packed with brief, amusing examples of common errors in English and how to correct them. Even in this computer age, it grabs the (limited) attention of the young writer. Safire's wit and ordered thinking shine through.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book. Be aware
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2016
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This is a great book. Be aware, however, that this is a reprint of the book "How Not to Write."
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J. Hauser
5.0 out of 5 stars Fumblerules by William Safire
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2013
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I first saw this great little book years ago, and finally caught up with it. Easy to read and understand.
Every one interested in good grammar should have a copy.
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Larry Logger
4.0 out of 5 stars VERY small book
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2016
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Do note that this is a tiny book, measuring 5.5 inches wide by 6.5 inches tall and 153 pages, certainly very different size than all his other books
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Kevin Watts
5.0 out of 5 stars A great simple book that will help anyone with Grammer
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 8, 2014
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A great simple book that will help anyone with Grammer. I could not put it down. It was written in a clear way and is helpful for all. I highly recommend this book
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Juergen Weigert
5.0 out of 5 stars William Safire bringts auf den Punkt
Reviewed in Germany on October 22, 2013
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Kurze einprägsame Merksätze über die englische Sprache. Einige davon, kennt man vielleicht schon lang ("to never split an infinitive", "avoid cliches like the plague"), jetzt, mit jeweils einem Kapitelchen, welche Gedanken dahinterstecken. Kurzweilig, humorvoll, und (oder gerade deshalb) bleibts im Gedächtnis.
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