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[Grammar Nazis] Suggestions for a Grammar Book

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by OGKashMoney, Oct 3, 2012.

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  1. OGKashMoney

    OGKashMoney Member

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    I am OCD when it comes to my writing and am in a profession where I spend most of my time writing. So I have decided to invest in a few good grammar books. I would like one that is good as a reference guide and one that is more detailed and thorough. So far, I am leaning towards Woe Is I but thought I could get some additional suggestions here.

    I would list the names of a few books that I am thinking about but I am on my phone and it is too difficult to type.
     
    #1 OGKashMoney, Oct 3, 2012
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    Swoly-D - "Lessons for my Grammar vados. Learn how to use it right - That's what SHE said. :confused::eek::eek::rolleyes::p;):):grin: "

    Great book.
     
    #2 Yung-T, Oct 3, 2012
  3. Ottomaton

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    Nevermind - I see you write for a living. That's what I get for trying to read and post at a stoplight.
     
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    :cool: I learned grammar in ESL classes, and slowly picked up on a few other things here and there, and I also learned with "The Scott, Foresman Handbook for Writers (look for the current edition)" in college. It had everything I needed to know.

    For Grammar Examples in the real world, try
    The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation - "look inside" the book in the link

    If you're writing letters and notes to people, I would recommend:
    How to Say It: Choice Words, Phrases, Sentences & Paragraphs for Every Situation [Hardcover]
    by Rosalie Maggio

    There may be others out there. That book has helped me lots when trying to convey my point across. It has not helped here with ClutchFans... ;)
    :grin: That was a good effort. I fixed a couple of mistakes for you.

    :confused:
     
    #4 SwoLy-D, Oct 3, 2012
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    Grammer is easy, spelling is not.
     
    #5 Prince, Oct 3, 2012
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    ^^
    Vato, damn. Always mess it up.
     
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    Nowadays, people don't use their brain anymore... they use "SPELL CHECK." :eek:
     
    #7 SwoLy-D, Oct 3, 2012
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