Nitty-Gritty Grammar: A Not-So-Serious Guide to Clear Communication

by Edith Hope Fine, Judith P. Josephson

An easy-to-follow guide for all of your grammar needs.   

With clear text, appealing cartoons, and a focus on common grammatical errors and how to correct them, this little volume is a real gem that should find a permanent place with companies, universities, and anyone seeking a user-friendly guide to style and usage.

Genres: Nonfiction, Writing, Education, Reference, Language, School

102 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1998

Reviews

[Maryann Larucci-Troche · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very informative. I have always had a problem comprehending proper grammar; however, this book serves as a great reference guide. It’s very easy to understand with the many examples given.

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The title is true: learning about grammar is broken down and sometimes illustrated with "the funnies" from a Sunday paper. I read it in college for a grammar/ English language class I was required to take. It's pretty helpful. I think I will read it again to refresh.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely a good grammar reference guide.

[sofi · Rating 3 out of 5]

interesting, easy to read, informative. found the misplaced modifiers section a bit silly, and as for always capitalizing after a colon if it’s a complete sentence, not so in Chicago Style, as in most novels. so beware!

still a nice refresher

[Mark Freithaler · Rating 3 out of 5]

A clever refresher for low-level English.
Great for grade-school students or those new to English.

[Cherie Kephart · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read, terrific reference guide for basic grammar. Useful for those common mistakes. I definitely recommend it for those who are in need of a refresher or aren't clear on the fundamentals.

[Eser · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too basic and slightly outdated.

[Zaya · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really disliked the format.

[Robert Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Light-hearted

This is a good guide for general guidance, but not for grammar geeks. It will be best received by elementary and high school students, as well as those who just don't want to look ignorant. The title says it all. (Minor Kindle note: Some pages are unreadable in landscape mode but are fine in portrait mode. This is probably due to the frequent tables, cartoons and special characters.)

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book I read years ago, but I found it the other day and I was thinking about it. It really helps with understanding grammar, and it makes sense in a funny way. I liked it, and if you are having trouble with grammar, it's a useful book to read.

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book explains the basics of grammar. It was a nice little refresher for me.

[Susan Lingner · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great reference guide for upper elementary grade students.

[Mark Woodbury · Rating 5 out of 5]

What can I say, I am a dorky writer type.

[Molly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really need to work on my grammar