McGraw-Hill Handbook of English Grammar and Usage, 2nd Edition

Clean up your language of grammar and usage errors! Those pesky dangling modifiers, split infinitives, and comma splices--they infect our spoken and written language with such frequency that even native English speakers find it difficult to determine what's right and what's wrong! The McGraw-Hill Handbook of English Grammar and Usageshows you how to fix these everyday English language mistakes. With commonsense, easy-to-remember usage tips throughout, this handbook features incorrect and correct grammatical examples, a short review of basic grammar, a glossary, and more. This perfect desk reference for everyday usage includes: New chapter on grammar and social media/new technology (textspeak) Quick tips for grammatical mishaps as well as a handy glossary of grammar terms