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Grammar
Don:
I need to improve my grammar skills. I can devote some time to this over the next three months or so. I'm not really interested in taking a class. If I pick up a textbook and workshop on my own, I think I can manage. Is that a good idea? If so, what book(s) should I use?
Mishell:
Assuming you're beyond the basics, Strunk & White's Elements of Style is a classic. It deals with some more advanced grammar subjects as well as just making writing more crisp and powerful.
Shecky:
I'm with Mishell: I can't support S & W nearly enough. Elements is the conveniently pocket-sized Bible of American English grammar.
whingnut:
--- Quote from: Shecky on October 05, 2011, 02:21:12 AM ---I'm with Mishell: I can't support S & W nearly enough. Elements is the conveniently pocket-sized Bible of American English grammar.
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I would like for you to take a moment to look in your copy of Elements and refer to Elementary Rules of Usage #2. In our copy it's on page #2. Go on Shecky, I'll wait ;D
Shecky:
My copy is at work. Are you referring to my use of the colon?
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