The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation: An Easy-to-Use Guide with Clear Rules, Real-World Examples, and Reproducible Quizzes

This is book is perfect for learning grammar and punctuation -- as well as being a great review for people like me who need to brush up on those subjects. The way the explainations are written makes them easy to understand. This is an essential reference to have at home or in offices.

This is a great addition to anyone’s library, particularly for students or professionals who frequently write or proofread.

Excellent content with clear definitions.

I think this book is better for those that have somewhat of a foundation in grammar and punctuation. It assumes a little knowledge of the basics, while glossing over them briefly in its definitions.The best example of this is the first section on finding nouns, verbs, and subjects. Helping verbs, linking verbs, participles, and gerunds are briefly described, even though they make up such a vital aspect of sentence construction. My personal opinion is that these could have been elaborated on a lot more, even to the point of having an entire section devoted them.Additionally, this book relies on memorizing rules, which is quite boring. Other grammar books teach in a much more conversational tone. I'm thinking of Barron's Painless Grammar, which teaches in a way that feels like a conversation; whereas, this one reads more like a rule book.Other than those minor quibbles, the book is great. Assuming one already had a foundation, I'd use it as a primer for college or the workplace, or as a refresher course. If you are trying to build a grammar foundation from scratch (like I was), I would look elsewhere.Four stars seems appropriate to this reviewer. That's just my opinion; it's not gospel.

Easy to understand with examples. Worked when I was editing a novel.

Our written English language has changed so much since I graduated from high school nearly seven decades ago that this book is not only entertaining, but it also gives me renewed self-confidence to realize that what was strictly taboo back then is often acceptable today. It's liberating not to obsess quite so much anymore about split infinitives and dangling participles. We are freer now to allow common sense to guide us in expressing our ideas properly and clearly. Hooray!

I am a retired school teacher. Because of the internet, grammar laws are changing, and I like to keep up with the updates. For instance, I came across a writer saying that another writer was using out dated grammar by typing two spaces after each sentence. He called it unnecessary and wasteful.

I would rate the Blue Book three stars. While it contains a comprehensive set of rules, it lacks many detailed explanations. Some quiz questions don't align with the provided rules, such as the absence of clarification on terms like 'most' and 'more' in the Subject-Verb Agreement section. Additionally, there is a lack of coverage on certain topics like possessives, plurals, and quiz-identifying clauses. The organization could be improved by separating topics like dangling modifiers, parallel structure, and wordiness into distinct sections rather than grouping them. (I understand many quizzes and blogs on the website, but much should have been covered in the book.)Moreover, the Blue Book could benefit from more interactive learning elements to engage users effectively. Including visual aids could enhance the learning experience and help solidify the understanding of complex grammar concepts. By incorporating a variety of learning modalities, the Blue Book could cater to a broader range of learners and make the study of grammar more engaging and practical.