
ONE DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE |
Subtitle:
A Microcosmic Usage Handbook
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Book Category:
Language Arts & Disciplines > Linguistics > General
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Author:
Frank L. Cioffi
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Binding:
Hardcover
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ISBN 13:
9780691165073
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Price:
USD 20.43
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Publication Year:
2015
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Publisher Info
Princeton University Press. InquiryBook Description
Using real-world sentences rather than invented ones, One Day in the Life of the English Language gives students the motivation to apply grammatical principles correctly and efficiently. Frank Cioffi argues that proper form undergirds effective communication and ultimately even makes society work more smoothly, while nonstandard English often marginalizes or stigmatizes a writer. He emphasizes the evolving nature of English usage and debunks some cherished but flawed grammar precepts. Is it acceptable to end a sentence with a preposition? It is. Can you start a sentence with a conjunction? You can. OK to split an infinitive? No problem.
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