Webster's New World English Grammar Handbook

Webster's New World English Grammar Handbook
by Gordon Loberger, Kate Shoup

Webster's New World English Grammar Handbook
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Author: Gordon Loberger, Kate Shoup
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-04-20
ISBN: 0470410809
Number of pages: 408
Publisher: Wiley
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Book Review: No Errata Sheet
Summary: 2 Stars

It has become common practice recently to publish errata online, so I was surprised that such a popular title, in its second edition, has no online errata sheet. I actually called the publisher to verify this. This is disappointing because I like being able to have some faith in the correctness of the material I read; second-guessing and independently verifying every example and definition takes a lot of time.

In the second paragraph on page twenty-four, for example, the authors identify "who" in the sentence, "The runner who wins will earn the prize," as an indefinite relative pronoun. Two pages previous to this example, however, one can find an example that says, "The gentleman who gave you that book is our new librarian," and goes on to explain that, "The relative pronoun 'who' is not an indefinite pronoun because it has the antecedent 'gentleman' and introduces an adjective clause." This is just like the example on page twenty-four where "who" refers to the antecedent "the runner" and introduces the adjective clause "who wins". Whatever the right definition is, the book clearly contradicts itself.

On page twenty-six, in the second paragraph from the bottom, the authors fail to identify "who" in the sentence, "Who was that person I saw you talking to today?" as an interrogative pronoun. Humorously, this is on the same page where "interrogative pronoun" is defined and the valid examples "Who did you see in the lobby?" and "Who was that masked man?" are presented.

Given an errata sheet, such corrections are trivially penciled in. Without one, it is easy to become frustrated.

Summary of Webster's New World English Grammar Handbook

The trusted reference?now with on-the-go access

Whether you're in school or out in the work world, communicating clearly and correctly is key to your success. With easy-to-understand explanations of grammar rules and plenty of real-world examples and tips, this authoritative reference is just what you need to speak and write with confidence and ease.

Now more accessible than ever, this edition has been updated to include:

  • A new chapter on punctuation, including common punctuation mistakes

  • Expanded coverage of commonly misspelled words and variances in spelling

  • More intuitive organization, making it easier to navigate

  • Visual elements that enhance your understanding of specific grammar problems

  • Free online access to portions of the book for an on-the-go reference to commonly misspelled words; common punctuation errors; variances in spelling among the U.S., the U.K., and Canada; and frequently misused words and expressions

Lucid, comprehensive, and easy-to-use, this is your go-to guide to get ahead.

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