Woe Is I The Grammarphobe S Guide To Better English In Plain English
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Woe Is I
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Author : Patricia T. O'Conner
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2019-02-05
Woe Is I written by Patricia T. O'Conner and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-05 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
A revised and updated edition of the iconic grammar guide for the 21st century. In this expanded and updated edition of Woe Is I, former editor at The New York Times Book Review Patricia T. O'Conner unties the knottiest grammar tangles with the same insight and humor that have charmed and enlightened readers of previous editions for years. With fresh insights into the rights, wrongs, and maybes of English grammar and usage, O'Conner offers in Woe Is I down-to-earth explanations and plain-English solutions to the language mysteries that bedevil all of us. "Books about English grammar and usage are... never content with the status quo," O'Conner writes. "That's because English is not a stay-put language. It's always changing--expanding here, shrinking there, trying on new things, casting off old ones... Time doesn't stand still and neither does language." In this fourth edition, O'Conner explains how the usage of an array of words has evolved. For example, the once-shunned "they," "them," and "their" for an unknown somebody is now acceptable. And the battle between "who" and "whom" has just about been won, O'Conner says (hint: It wasn't by "whom"). Then there's the use of "taller than me" in simple comparisons, instead of the ramrod-stiff "taller than I." "May" and "might," "use to" and "used to," abbreviations that use periods and those that don't, and the evolving definition of "unique" are all explained here by O'Conner. The result is an engaging, up-to-date and jargon-free guide to every reader's questions about grammar, style, and usage for the 21st century.
Woe Is I
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Author : Patricia T. O'Conner
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2010-07-27
Woe Is I written by Patricia T. O'Conner and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-27 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
"Former New York Times Book Review editor and linguistic expert O'Conner...updates her bestselling guide to grammar, an invigorating and entertaining dissection of our ever-evolving language." - Publishers Weekly In this new edition of Woe Is I, Patricia T. O’Conner unties the knottiest grammar tangles and displays the same lively humor that has charmed and enlightened grateful readers for years. With new chapters on spelling and punctuation, and fresh insights into the rights, wrongs, and maybes of English grammar and usage, Woe Is I offers down-to-earth explanations and plain-English solutions to the language mysteries that bedevil all of us.
Woe Is I
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Author : Patricia T. O'Conner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Woe Is I written by Patricia T. O'Conner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with English language categories.
This updated edition of the witty bestseller provides jargon-free answers to the basics of grammar, style, and usage.
Woe Is I
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Author : Patricia T. O'Conner
language : en
Publisher: Turtleback
Release Date : 1998-08-01
Woe Is I written by Patricia T. O'Conner and has been published by Turtleback this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-08-01 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
A guide to English grammar and style reveals the underlying logic of the language with the help of examples organized according to specific problems
Woe Is I Jr
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Author : Patricia T. O'Conner
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2007-05-10
Woe Is I Jr written by Patricia T. O'Conner and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-05-10 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Shrek? Earwax-flavored jelly beans? Poems about meatballs? Who on earth would use all these to explain the rules of grammar? Must be Patricia T. O'Conner! Just like Woe Is I, her national bestseller for adults, the junior version uses conversational language and witty, entertaining examples to show how fun and easy it can be to use good English. It's a humorous reference book you'll actually enjoy pulling off the shelf. Like a humorous Strunk and White for 4th through 8th graders, this is destined to become a must-have for every English classroom and student.
Origins Of The Specious
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Author : Patricia T. O'Conner
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2009-05-05
Origins Of The Specious written by Patricia T. O'Conner and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-05 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Do you cringe when a talking head pronounces “niche” as NITCH? Do you get bent out of shape when your teenager begins a sentence with “and”? Do you think British spellings are more “civilised” than the American versions? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you’re myth-informed. In Origins of the Specious, word mavens Patricia T. O’Conner and Stewart Kellerman reveal why some of grammar’s best-known “rules” aren’t—and never were—rules at all. This playfully witty, rigorously researched book sets the record straight about bogus word origins, politically correct fictions, phony français, fake acronyms, and more. Here are some shockers: “They” was once commonly used for both singular and plural, much the way “you” is today. And an eighteenth-century female grammarian, of all people, is largely responsible for the all-purpose “he.” From the Queen’s English to street slang, this eye-opening romp will be the toast of grammarphiles and the salvation of grammarphobes. Take our word for it.
Woe Is I Jr
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Author : Patricia T. O'Conner
language : en
Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group
Release Date : 2007
Woe Is I Jr written by Patricia T. O'Conner and has been published by Putnam Publishing Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Uses simple language and fun examples to show how to speak English properly.
A Grammar Book For You And I Oops Me
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Author : C. Edward Good
language : en
Publisher: Capital Books
Release Date : 2002
A Grammar Book For You And I Oops Me written by C. Edward Good and has been published by Capital Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Correct English usage as it's never been taught before: lucidly, memorably, and humorously -- for all ages.
Words Fail Me
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Author : Patricia T. O'Conner
language : en
Publisher: HMH
Release Date : 2000-09-07
Words Fail Me written by Patricia T. O'Conner and has been published by HMH this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-09-07 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
From the bestselling author of Woe Is I: A guide to grammar fundamentals that’s sympathetic to the struggling writer and often just plain funny” (The Seattle Times). Whether you need to improve your skills for work or school, or aspire to the Great American Novel, a grounding in grammar, spelling, and punctuation is essential—not just to make you look like a professional but to communicate effectively in emails, essays, or anything you need to write. This painless, practical book is filled with short, snappy chapters, crystal-clear examples, and a “playful sense of humor” (The New York Times Book Review)—covering everything from “Pronoun Pileups” and “Verbs That Zing” to “What to Do When You’re Stuck.” With these simple, straightforward tips, you can learn how to sort your thoughts and make sentences that make sense. “Students writing papers, employees preparing reports, and those who just want to be understood in print may benefit from this fun-to-use answer to Strunk and White. O’Connor uses humor as she takes apart sentences and their parts and shows how each element is used effectively.” —Booklist
You Send Me
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Author : Patricia T. O'Conner
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Release Date : 2002
You Send Me written by Patricia T. O'Conner and has been published by Houghton Mifflin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Business & Economics categories.
A guide to e-mail offers advice on etiquette, basic English grammar, phrases to avoid, and style questions.