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Woe Is I
by Patricia T. O'Conner
A grammarphobe's guide to better English: plain explanations, humor, updated for modern usage. The friendliest grammar book in print.
Read it if…
grammar books intimidate you.
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Skip it if…
you want exhaustive reference.
Try instead: Garner's Modern English Usage →
Three things you will actually use
- Grammar is clarity.
- Most rules have reasons.
- Some rules are myths.
Do this first
Read the chapter on pronouns.
Our verdict
Grammar for the phobic.
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