The Little Gold Grammar Book : Mastering the Rules That Unlock the Power of Writing

There's no need to fear the grammar goblin. Whether you're a writer, high school or college student, test-prep candidate, or working professional, this guidebook offers a review of grammar that is both relevant and distilled.

Mastering the "mechanics" of writing enables us to communicate more confidently, knowing that each email, letter, essay, or text message is crafted with a "grammatical" seal of approval.

Enjoy the benefits of your own self-paced grammar course: (1) A 100-question grammar quiz focuses on the most useful areas of the "big six" grammar categories, including subject-verb agreement, pronoun usage, modification, parallelism, comparisons, and verb tenses; (2) A collection of 50-plus word pairings (diction) highlight differences among easily confused word choices-should we write anyone or any one...who or whom...may be or maybe...toward or towards...different from or different than?; (3) A compilation of 200 idioms provides a convenient review of tricky "grammatical phrases"-do we write prefer x to y or prefer x over y...in comparison to or in comparison with...regarded as or regarded to be?; (4) A selection of 30 multiple-choice problems, complete with explanations and author's notes, integrate key concepts of grammar, diction, idioms, and style; and (5) Special sections on editing tips and punctuation, American English vs.

British English, and traditional writing vs. digital writing. "A must-have for anyone wishing to improve her or his writing capabilities.

Whether you're interested in personal achievement, professional advancement, or educational attainment, I highly recommend this book as a permanent addition to your library." - Dr. Donald C. Martin, PhD, college admissions expert and former Dean of Enrollment for the Teacher's College at Columbia University