Mc Carthy tells us what the conventional rules are as well as shows us what people are writing or saying now and gives simple reasons why you might choose one or the other so that you can speak and write with confidence.
Through witty and entertaining examples pulled from 50 years of teaching,
40 years of field notes picked from books, newspapers, letters, radio, TV, etc.
Compares North American and British grammar, and includes Englishes from around the world,
Charming drawings to illustrate the playfulness in the English language.
Grammar guide backed by data and research True to the Chambers name, this field guide is as much quirky as it is informative.
It is the perfect gift for any language lover, student, teacher, struggling parent, or carer supporting their child’s schooling, the grammar purist or the grammar descriptivist.