The Grammar Bible: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Grammar but Didn't Know Whom to Ask

Excellent grammar book! I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants more detailed information and the bigger picture about American English. I especially like the way this book and its chapters are organized. Also, the writers never assume that a question is stupid, and the tone that is used throughout the entire book creates only a positive experience for readers. Also, clearly written and easy to understand, this book has a lot of topics that I haven't seen in others. I especially learned a lot more about using the correct case with abbreviated clauses. I also gleaned some more insight about various vocabulary rules (i.e, such as the confused suffixes -able and -ible) and word pairs that I never knew had different definitions (i.e. attorney versus lawyer), and some interesting cases of "eponyms." Even more, the writers are informative and unpretentious. They also provide unusual facts about some words, as well as some historical information about the English language, which I found enjoyable. I could go on and on with only praise for this book. I jotted down a lot of notes while reading it because of its simple, yet detailed and engaging style. The detailed explanations the authors employ were far more understandable and engaging for me than many other grammar books that I've read recently. I read every page. Whether you already know a lot about grammar or are new to some of the technicalities and confusing exceptions to the grammar rules that go hand-in-hand with the English language, I hope you enjoy it as much as I.

As a writer and an ESL teacher, I am always looking for great books on English grammar.With this book, I have found that. And more.This book is the most thorough book on English grammar I have ever found. It also includes the most accurate English usage. One might expect all grammar books to include only the 'most accurate English usage', but this is not true. I have other grammar books that include only 'common parlance' and not the 'strictly correct' usage.Students need to know both - what is correct and what people actually use.For writers, teachers and interested persons whose native language is English, this book is invaluable - meaning, that its personal value for me is so high I cannot put a price on it. The value of this book extends way beyond its book price. It is a book you will want to keep for years.In fact, this is the first grammar book I have purchased since college, (a 'few' years ago).For ESL students (such as those I personally teach), this book is helpful because it is the most thorough reference they will ever need.I mention ESL students but I want to add a caveat.A beginner ESL student may find this book too thorough for their current needs. However, a student who is returning to ESL studies OR a student who is a very quick learner OR who has academic English in mind, will find this book a MUST HAVE.

An important book: grammar is seriously undertaught in American public schools but is still an essential part of the SAT. Middle- and high-school kids need this book!

I'd come across a prior edition of this book from 1999 ([...]), and I ordered this copy without realizing that this edition leaves out what I most valued in the prior edition: sentence diagramming.So long as you aren't looking for sentence diagramming, this edition is fine. It presents the material well.

I purchased this book as a resource to enable me to help my 9th grader with his homework. It is easy to use and the explanations are very clear. I have been able to find every term I have needed in a short amount of time--even the ones that are antiquated and no longer commonly used. I might buy one for his school to use in the classroom!

This book is undoubtedly helpful in its review of common mistakes and readable in its anecdotal approach of giving a series of Q&A that reflect uncertainties that many readers likely share, but it is not by any means "Everything you always wanted to know..." I am now in the market for a real grammar reference like the Cambridge or the Oxford.

Me gusto mucho este libre esta bien organizado, especialmente para todos aquellos que estamos comensando aprendiendo Ingles como segundo idoma.

If you are looking to improve your grammar or brush up some facets on which you are rusty, this is a great reference. The Grammar Bible is clear and concise. I love the Q&A scenarios that help paint a better picture of the subject it is trying to explain.I am a grammar fan. I have several references on grammar but this one is the best.

This the best grammar book available in South East Asia. Everything is explained in simple yet powerful language. Every rule is presented with examples which makes learning easy. Anybody who wants to know how english grammar works should go for it . Although the price is little too much still it is worth every penny.

El pedido no ha cumplido mis expectativas ya que pensé que me enviarían la versión del libro en lengua española

En realidad cumple su función. Todo el libro viene en inglés, así que si es para alguien muuuy novato no lo recomiendo. En mi caso soy B2, y debo de decir con certeza que el libro, aunque esté en inglés, es perfectamente entendible. La forma en la que está escrito es muy simple, tanto así que considero que alguien que es A2 ya podría leerlo sin tanta dificultad.Tiene varias connotaciones y explicaciones de algunas cosas en inglés que se nos escapan a veces, y algunas otras que nos explican el por qué y para qué son así. NO es un libro que le explique desde 0 la gramática, sino más bien ciertos apéndices de la gramática inglesa que a veces no son comprendidos. Es como, por ejemplo, hubiese un libro de gramática española que explica el "tu" con el "tú"; "sí" y "si"; sus diferencia y significados (por poner un ejemplo, repito).

Perfect Christmas gift for a voracious writer.

The book reads like a novel. I was educated and entertained by the Q and A style of this book. Many questions that I had were asked and answered in great detail. Unique and entertaining, this book will definitely make you happy.