Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #117713 in Books
• Published on: 2004-04-05
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Synopsis
The plain guide to the clear presentation of written language: punctuation is the 'nuts and bolts' of the English language, and here is the ideal everyday companion. Punctuation has been described as 'a courtesy designed to help readers understand a story without stumbling'. Included in this essential guide are:- a Victorian schoolmistress's 10 Golden Rules Rules of Punctuation- how to deal with capitalisation, full stops and commas- mastery of colons, parentheses, dashes, hyohen hassle, questions, exclamations and apostrophes- the ultimate punctuation test- witty cartoons by Hunt Emerson

Customer Reviews

Recommended
If you're looking for a clear and well-written reference on the finer points of punctuation, then this is for you. It is exceptionally easy-to-read, and makes interesting what could potentially be a very dry and boring subject. It is ideal for adults and older children, ranging from those who feel their punctuation is a little rusty, to those who just want a point of reference. Its reasonable price also makes this a good buy.