by Betty Azar
For nearly forty years, Understanding and Using English Grammar has been the goto grammar resource for students and teachers alike. Its timetested approach blends direct grammar instruction with carefully sequenced practice to develop all language skills....
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Consider English Grammar for Dummies by Geraldine Woods.
“This reads like a patient classroom primer: short chapters, plain language, and lots of examples aimed at resolving everyday grammar confusion. Its most useful function is as a quick-reference and refresher—rules, tips, and tricks are presented in checklists and concrete sentences rather than jargon. Limitations surface if you want linguistic theory, usage history, or rigorous debate about contested forms; the text favors straightforward, prescriptive answers and occasionally repeats points to aid readers who skim. Not a deep-dive resource.”
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