21st Century Grammar Handbook

This all-new guide to english is designed to be user-friendly.  Its innovative A-to-Z dictionary format lets you find the answers to your questions about grammar, punctuation, and preferred usage quickly and easily.  Simply look up the problem areas as you would look up a word in the dictionary.  It's just that simple and time-saving.  A glossary of terms and plentiful cross-references offer even more help when you need it.  Created by a leading expert in linguistics and lexicography.  Covers all essential areas of grammar and style.  A key word index for fast access.. Clear, plentiful examples.  Up-to-date, modern, preferred academic and business usage.  Portable for school, home, or office.From the Paperback edition.

Find the answers you need in this up-to-date grammar handbook that's organized like a dictionary. Alphabetical entries from "A, an" to "Zero" explain the most common grammar mistakes and how to correct them. Spelling, punctuation, parts of speech, confusing words--they're all here, along with the most important rules of correct sentence structure. There's also a test quiz called "How Good Are My Grammar, Writing, and Speaking?" that's designed to test your knowledge and point out areas in which you need to improve. A key-word index makes it easy to access the exact entry you need.