English 3200 with Writing Applications: A Programmed Course in Grammar and Usage

by Joseph C. Blumenthal

ENGLISH 2200, ENGLISH 2600, and ENGLISH 3200 are the original programmed courses in grammar, usage, sentence-building, capitalization, and punctuation.

Genres: Nonfiction

608 pages, Paperback

First published March 14, 1972

Reviews

[Elise Straub · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is fantastic for learning proper grammar. If you want to stop second-guessing your grammar when writing, then this book will be your answer.

I read this book years ago. If my memory is correct, the format of the book is unique. You read a short lesson and an exercise problem on that lesson. You flip to the next page to find the answer and the next exercise problem. The page is divide into five sections, so you are actually going through the book cover-to-cover five times to complete the entire book.

[Hilary "Fox" · Rating 3 out of 5]

As tedious and horrible as this book was to complete, it was worth every second of the time. The guide is a comprehensive look at English grammar that covers just about everything that you need to know. It was not as entertaining as, say, Eats, Shoots, and Leaves but this is a book for school and not a guide for the casual reader. The exercises were dull as anything, but I can tell you that I will no longer be mistaking "Who" or "Whom" any more.

[Jonathan Brammer · Rating 4 out of 5]

English 3200 served its purpose - a succinct and engaging overview of grammar and usage. I really liked how the grammar points were introduced gradually so that the reader has some chance of remembering them. Also, the layout of the book is quite unique in that you are given instant answers to each exercise when you turn the page - no flipping back to an answer section at the end.

[Chebka Raouf]

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