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More Nitty Gritty Grammar
by Judith P. Josephson
& Edith H. Fine

(Ten Speed Press)



An inclusive gateway to grammar
224 pages
Age level - 12 to 112!

  • Easy-access, alphabetical format
  • All-new syndicated cartoons and ticker tape
  • Same humorous approach
  • more grammatical terms
  • more literary terms (idioms, malapropisms, oxymorons . . .)
  • more slippery pairs:
    • effect / affect
    • eager / anxious
    • rigorous / vigorous
  • information on syntax, em and en dashes, ellipses
  • much, much more . . .
Just for Kids activities for More Nitty-Gritty Grammar

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More Nitty Gritty Grammar

"A style guide that even a styleguidaphobe will love."
Charles Harrington Elster

"Verbal Advantage and There's a Word for It!"
Co-host of "A Way with Words," KPBS

"These writers, the Grammar Patrol, are true champions of the English language. More Nitty-Gritty Grammar makes grammar fun."
Jim Nantz, CBS Sports

"A must-read for the grammatically challenged executive. No need for hip boots here: There's enough humor to make this normally intimidating subject enjoyable."
Stewart Pinkerton, assistant managing editor, Forbes Magazine

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