Grammar 101: From Split Infinitives to Dangling Participles, an Essential Guide to Understanding Grammar

Adams 101

by Kathleen Sears

Learn the rules of the English language with this easy and engaging style guide.

Grammar is complicated. But many textbooks and style guides are often so long and tedious that even English teachers use them as a classroom doorstop.

Grammar 101 is a fun, comprehensive guide focusing on the essentials of grammar. With simple explanations and entertaining examples, you can learn everything you need to know to employ commas, semicolons, and em dashes with confidence. You’ll even be prepared to wrangle your run-on sentences and sharpen your syntax with ease.

So whether you’re looking for an introduction to the rules of grammar or a refresher to keep on your desk, Grammar 101 has all the answers.

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

289 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2017

Reviews

[Christopher Pufall · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a solid reference book on grammar. I went through each chapter, example, and table, leaving nothing to waste. The book is about 280 pages, in hardcover portable size, and will be referred to frequently due to its logical construction.

[Budi Arsana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great and solid books as reference if you already have some knowledge in english and to understand more as this books only provide minimum example. I haven't read this till the end but i want to keep this books on my side as referenced books in the future.

[CinderBelle615 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to understand.
Fast read.
Great for anyone wanting to brush up on theie grammar and even for those wanting to learn English.

[Dr. Ziad Abuelrub · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book that explains English grammar in a simple and an easy manner. The book focuses in modern spoken and written English language.

[Ivy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had to read the basics once again in time for my law school exam. I loved it! The book covered all the basics, and it helped me to correct the things that I've been doing wrong for years. I find myself laughing out loud at times with the author's humor. It keeps me engaged after all.

[Saigon Cheeky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Essential reference to own

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[Maegan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surprisingly readable reference/textbook.

[Collin Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

This marks my 2nd Adams 101 series book, with the curious and diverse Kathleen Sears penning this book. Sears has written quite a few books in the 101 series, with the other titles including Socialism, Mythology, Astrology, American Government, and U.S. History. In this title, she gives a pretty decent reference guide to English grammar, with chapters including parts of speech, spelling, punctuation marks, and common mistakes in grammar.

I picked this book up to improve and refine my grammatical abilities, as I write often in the realms of poetry and academic essays. This book, perhaps due to its subject matter, excels as a reference guide and was an enjoyable, and at times, surprising read. For instance, I finally learned the correct usage of the object pronoun that is "whom", as well as the fact that "alot" is not an actual word. This guide far outshines the Philosophy 101 book, and as previously stated, this could be due to the subject material at hand.