Grammar Traps: A Handbook of the 20 Most Common Grammar Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

by Stephen Dolainski

Written for everyone from students to professional writers, Grammar Traps tackles 20 of the most common English grammar and usage mistakes--from dangling and misplaced modifiers to incomplete and run-on sentences, who and whom, that and which, its and it's, and subject-verb agreement. Grammar Traps is concise and easy to use, with simple language and clear examples. More than a dozen quick-reference charts provide at-a-glance guidance. Grammar Traps includes a glossary of grammatical terms; appendices covering troublesome words, misspelled words, and punctuation; bibliography; and index.

125 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Carolin Atchison · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an enjoyable and useful grammar book for everyone! Stephen truly loves grammar and people! Not since William Strunk’s and E.B. White’s The Elements of Style have I found a grammar book as easy to read and understand