Mortal Syntax: 101 Language Choices That Will Get You Clobbered by the Grammar Snobs--Even If You're Right

By June Casagrande

Book Overview

The only fun, friendly, and surefire defense against the grammar snobs

Having already made a name for herself with Grammar Snobs Are Great Big Meanies, now in its fifth printing, June Casagrande returns with Mortal Syntax, taking on the 101 most frequently attacked usage choices. Dedicating one short chapter to each, Casagrande brings her subject to life, teaching English usage through lively and amusing personal anecdotes. Mortal Syntax includes such chapters as:
? "I wish I was taller"
? "I am continuously watching Simpsons reruns"
? "Was it Horton that heard the Who?"

Casagrande's clear and concise lessons-with entertaining titles and themes-make a potentially prickly subject go down like a spoonful of sugar.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0143113321
• ISBN13: 9780143113324
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 7.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Snarky, Fun, and Informative!

I love Casagrande's style of presenting grammar, style, and usage rules. I also like that she really explores the ins and outs of these rules, discussing at some length (but not too much length) and with great humor how and when to use the rules and how and when to break them.

Thoroughly enjoyable!

I discovered this book while visiting a college bookstore with my son. As an author, I found this book very entertaining and educational. I loved the sarcastic tone of the author and have already ordered her first book. A very fun read! Well done.