Download or read book The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Grammar and Punctuation written by Jay Stevenson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-07-05 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knowing the rules is as easy as ABC. Writing an academic paper or business document need not be a daunting task. The Pocket Idiot’s Guide® to Grammar and Punctuation provides the basics rules of grammar and punctuation, along with the examples readers need to make points clearly and quickly. • Straightforward, no-frills rules of grammar and punctuation with clever, interesting examples that clarify points without complicating them. • Examples of common mistakes and how to avoid them. • Computer spellcheckers cannot adequately correct grammar and punctuation. • Pocket-size format is perfect for carrying in a laptop case.