Grammar and Style at Your Fingertips

Book excerpt: Ours is not an easy language. The rules that govern English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and usage are complicated, inconsistent, and easily forgotten. Both in and out of school, however, correct use of the English language is still one of the benchmarks by which our intelligence and competence are judged. Whether in a class report, a resume cover letter, a grant application, or a business proposal, poor grammar gets poor marks. What's an overworked, over-stressed person to do? Take a night class? More than ever, busy people need a one-stop source of grammar and style information they can access quickly and efficiently. Grammar and Style at Your Fingertipslets readers pinpoint the exact information they need without wasting time on unrelated material. The book covers the gamut of correct grammar and style in concise but complete bites that are easy to find and easy to understand.