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    A Very Brief Guide To English Grammar And Punctuation
    A Very Brief Guide To English Grammar And Punctuation
    A Very Brief Guide To English Grammar And Punctuation
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    A Very Brief Guide To English Grammar And Punctuation

    By Paul Sylvester

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    Why do I need to put a comma here? Why don't I use an apostrophe after that s? What was that rule about prepositions? What is a preposition? This pamphlet outlines the more common concerns associated with English grammar and punctuation and provides a straight forward answer that can be used immediately. Simple to read and simple to use. Simple.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPaul Sylvester
    Release dateOct 25, 2012
    ISBN9781301715916
    A Very Brief Guide To English Grammar And Punctuation
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    Paul Sylvester

    In addition to his new found habit of referring to himself in the third person, Paul has been noted for his questionable wardrobe and taste in 80s music.Despite this, Paul has gathered a wealth of professional experience as an instructor and educator over the last 20 years which he employs daily. Coupled with several fancy bits of paper that bear his name, he has an active passion in supporting the professional development of others.A natural busybody, Paul demonstrates an absurb enthusiasm in supporting rugby union clubs. An habitual organiser, his support has been well tolerated.

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      A Very Brief Guide To English Grammar And Punctuation - Paul Sylvester

      A very brief guide to English grammar and punctuation

      By Paul Sylvester

      Copyright 2012 Paul Sylvester

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      Let's face it - English is a crazy language. There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in hamburger, neither apple nor pine in pineapple. English muffins were not invented in England or French fries in France.  Sweetmeats are candies while sweetbreads, which are not sweet, are meat. We take English for granted, but if we explore its paradoxes, we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square, and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig.

      J.T. O’Leary – The English Language

      Rather than provide a further level of confusion, it is hoped that what is contained here will support an introduction to some common terms and concerns associated with the usage of the written language. While it is an effort, it is in no way exhaustive in all things language. This pamphlet is an introduction that is hopefully accurate.

      Where any discrepancies are identified, I will nod my head sagely and state confidently, "Good,

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