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Recommend me an English grammar

post #1 of 41
3/12/10 at 4:47pm
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I'm looking for something that's clear and concise that I can use to learn all of the stuff that I ignored in school. I want to learn about clauses and shit like that. I may even be willing to diagram a few sentences. Any recommendations?
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post #2 of 41
3/12/10 at 5:10pm
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I'm looking for something that's clear and concise that I can use to learn all of the stuff that I ignored in school. I want to learn about clauses and shit like that. I may even be willing to diagram a few sentences. Any recommendations?

It's not exactly an exciting read, but it remains the gold standard of grammar texts: http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Engl...d_bxgy_b_img_c
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post #3 of 41
3/12/10 at 5:14pm
I'll sell you some old english textbooks I don't need.
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post #4 of 41
3/12/10 at 5:25pm
Strunk & White?
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post #5 of 41
3/12/10 at 5:36pm
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I'm looking for something that's clear and concise that I can use to learn all of the stuff that I ignored in school. I want to learn about clauses and shit like that. I may even be willing to diagram a few sentences. Any recommendations?

I'll ignore the obvious syntax problems and informal question LOL
I highly recommend the Purdue University English Department's website. I am a student of a different university and I still use Purdue's English Dept site. Best part of the site is that it is free.

Also, what type of English you are interested in is important.
Traditional English (like high school) use the MLA style of English
Journalistic English use the APA stylebook
Scientific, use...well you get the idea.


Hope this helps!
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post #6 of 41
3/12/10 at 6:57pm
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It's not exactly an exciting read, but it remains the gold standard of grammar texts: http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Engl...d_bxgy_b_img_c
Usage isn't really my problem.
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Strunk & White?
I have that. I'm not looking for a style guide. I just want to learn more about sentence structure, parts of speech, etc.
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I'll ignore the obvious syntax problems and informal question LOL
Yes, it's hilarious that you ignored my informal question and syntax problems. It's also hilarious that you ignored the content of my post. I'm not writing a fucking essay. I want to learn about sentences. If I asked how to build my own house would you recommend me a coffee table book on the architecture of Colonial America?
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post #7 of 41
3/12/10 at 7:04pm
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Usage isn't really my problem.

Don't let the title fool you. This is the standard grammar text for most ESL teacher-training courses. It cover just about everything in great depth - including your sentence structures and clauses.
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post #8 of 41
3/12/10 at 7:21pm
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Don't let the title fool you. This is the standard grammar text for most ESL teacher-training courses. It cover just about everything in great depth - including your sentence structures and clauses.

Ok, thanks. I'll check it out.
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post #9 of 41
3/12/10 at 8:06pm
^ Hey thanks for being a fan of my post, there, Jekyll.

I would like, if I may be so bold, append a request that is somehow connected to this topic: I would be looking for a good 'standard' (medium sized) etymological dictionary of the English language, any good suggestions in this department would be most welcome...
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post #10 of 41
3/12/10 at 8:08pm
Fowler's also used to be a good and useful book. You might have to get a few editions ago to find the best analysis, though.
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post #11 of 41
3/12/10 at 8:10pm
PM lasbar
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post #12 of 41
3/13/10 at 3:01am
The thread title is a joke because of the subject, right?
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post #13 of 41
3/13/10 at 3:03am
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The thread title is a joke because of the subject, right?

If it is, it's unintentional.


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^ Hey thanks for being a fan of my post, there, Jekyll.

I am a fan of all High Level people and posts.
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post #14 of 41
3/13/10 at 3:18am
I use Barron's as an aid for learning languages and although the books are very small, it might be sufficient for the concise description of the parts of speech, sentence structure, etc that you are looking for. I'm not sure if they published English editions but give it a shot.
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post #15 of 41
3/13/10 at 7:34am
My bible:
Michael Swan, Practical English Usage, OUP
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