Grammar for Smart People

by Barry Tarshis

Good grammar is essential for effective communication. Yet many of us are plagued by the same nagging If I'm so smart why does grammar make me feel so dumb? Grammar For Smart People can help. Here at last, is a lively, user-friendly guide that zeroes in on the areas that give everyone the most trouble, and it does it with an advantage most grammar books lack - a light touch. You won't feel as though you're back in the fifth grade, diagramming sentences and struggling with a grammar textbook filled with dull, unbreakable rules.

Genres: Reference, Writing, Nonfiction, Language

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are some great and easy to parse charts in this book that make it a useful reference point. Additionally, Tarshish writes examples that are easily accessible and aimed at adult audiences. There are a few things regarding pronouns and capitalization of race that are dated (I'm sure there are others), but his advice is overall lucid and easy to follow. In short, this is a worthwhile reference text.

[Laura Valdez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book at NE Spruill Oaks Library at Johns Creek, Fulton County, Georgia, USA, near to the Chattahoochee River and for some reason, I picked it, I already knew a lot of the explanations about english the writer is explaining, but is always good to read them again, try to memorize them and then, to use them. At the end of the book, you can see an index of words. This book also have information about grammar, conjugation of the past of irregular verbs, abbreviations and ortography.

For some reason, the tittle of this book is so catchy and I like that it makes you want to learn, telling to anyone who reads it that they are smart already, and they will become smarter when they finish reading this book.

[Jeff · Rating 4 out of 5]

well written and educational

[Constantine]

Hardback

[Kubicz · Rating 5 out of 5]

*4.65 stars rounded up*

[Eric · Rating 1 out of 5]

Maybe this serves as a good review of grammar for some people, but most of the information was useless. If you're not used to writing or need to brush up on grammar concepts, perhaps this would be useful

[D. Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book for people who need to write college essays. I recommend it.