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If you are looking for a quick reference book to help you with spelling, grammar, punctuation, and more, you might want to look into Jan Straus' The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation.

I can always learn more when it comes to writing especially after being out of school for a few decades. I need a refresher on the do's and don'ts of grammar. I think I found a good source in Straus' Blue Book.

She discusses nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, punctuation, numbers, and basic grammar rules

If you are looking for a quick reference book to help you with spelling, grammar, punctuation, and more, you might want to look into Jan Straus' The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation.

She discusses nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, punctuation, numbers, and basic grammar rules such as capitalization. These are not written in a boring manner. In fact, these are formatted on the pages in an easy to read manner and attractive to the eye.

What really makes this a great book to use as a reference? It is laid out easy, written in an easy to read way, and has quizzes in the back to help you test your knowledge. This means it is not just great for writers, but for students, GED students, homeschooling students, and the office. You can't go wrong with this book.

The only thing you have to beware is that this book is not the complete book to have. If you are needing to write in a certain style (for example, Chicago Manual of Style), you need to get that book as a reference as the rules in the Blue Book might not agree with other styles. This is a book for basic writing only. There are exceptions to rules depending on what you are writing for. Be aware of that.

Some reviewers have commented on errors in the book. I agree with some of them though the edition I have does not have all of them. Some of the 'mistakes' are actually disagreements among the educational institutes as to what is acceptable in regard to grammar. Believe it or not, there are many instances in grammar where educators and writers do not agree. This book does not differentiate between those, so some of the 'rules' I would say are incorrect but they follow the line of thinking that many grammar camps agree with.

Despite what you might think, all grammar rules are not written in blood. If you get this book, get others. You should always have many reference books on hand and use them all. In the end, you need to write what your boss or teacher wants.

Note: This book was purchased by me with my own funds.

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Read this little one, you'll need it. Read this little one, you'll need it. ...more

The Blue Book is like an expanded version of The Elements of Style. It is very well organized and crystal clear. The final chapter has quizzes that cover everything. The Blue Book website has interactive multiple choice tests, which I strongly recommend. The book is available for free as a pdf(just goggle "The Blue Book pdf"), but a reference book this good is worth getting in paper form. The Blue Book is like an expanded version of The Elements of Style. It is very well organized and crystal clear. The final chapter has quizzes that cover everything. The Blue Book website has interactive multiple choice tests, which I strongly recommend. The book is available for free as a pdf(just goggle "The Blue Book pdf"), but a reference book this good is worth getting in paper form. ...more

This book was very pragmatic but its lack of detail and theory really made it a bit of a disappointment.

Quarantine has driven me to the point of reading English style guides for fun... Luckily, Jane Straus approaches her style interpretation with a bit of humor. Also, while the plot of this book is not the most compelling, it is quite well-written 😉

I have learned so much. Watch me go: Yesterday, I lay on the bed, and I have often lain on the bed before, but I hardly ever have laid my blankets out beforehand.

Muahahaha

This book has all the grammar and punctuation rules in an organized format so it's easy to refer to. I read it cover to cover, but I'm sure I'll be looking back at it several times. This book has all the grammar and punctuation rules in an organized format so it's easy to refer to. I read it cover to cover, but I'm sure I'll be looking back at it several times. ...more

Excellent resource; now at the top of my list for writers who need this sort of help.

This book is easy to use for everyone, including English majors. It's great for refreshing your grammar and punctuation - the quizzes are doable and challenging. Straus will teach you how to write clearly and be more direct in your writing, so students can avoid misunderstandings when communicating on paper. This book is easy to use for everyone, including English majors. It's great for refreshing your grammar and punctuation - the quizzes are doable and challenging. Straus will teach you how to write clearly and be more direct in your writing, so students can avoid misunderstandings when communicating on paper. ...more

Nov 04, 2017 Mel rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Recommends it for: Editors

The eleventh edition of The Blue Book really gets down and dirty with Grammar Girl type bullets. While not focusing on the proofreading art, it throws almost every grammar/punctuation rule there is at you. (50% of the book is devoted to learning!) Additionally, it provides "quizzes" and answers to lock down comprehension.

For me, this $10 USD guide was the type of book I'd really been looking for when I heard about King's On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. Not that that wasn't an excellent book,

For me, this $10 USD guide was the type of book I'd really been looking for when I heard about King's On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. Not that that wasn't an excellent book, I just like my rules handy and fast instead of having to search through highlights/notes in a voluminous book.

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It's okay. Nothing new. It's okay. Nothing new. ...more

Explains every corner of English grammar. Fantastic. Think you know everything about grammar and punctuation? Read this book and you'll find many things you didn't know. Explains every corner of English grammar. Fantastic. Think you know everything about grammar and punctuation? Read this book and you'll find many things you didn't know. ...more

Do yourself a favor and just buy the corresponding book to the style you'll use, whether that be Chicago rules, Oxford rules, etc.

This book has a lot of outdated (and plain wrong) information, although it depends on your sources.

I was interested in the workbook aspect of it as a way to physically see how I'm grasping the concepts I'm studying in the CMoS 16 and 17th editions. This thing is scattered between at least four or five grammarians.

Just don't. The best I can say is it at least clearl

Do yourself a favor and just buy the corresponding book to the style you'll use, whether that be Chicago rules, Oxford rules, etc.

This book has a lot of outdated (and plain wrong) information, although it depends on your sources.

Just don't. The best I can say is it at least clearly defined terminology, though not at all displayed how they are used with any sort of repetition (Do this sometimes; or do this if you feel like it.).

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Excellent book full of helpful information in an easy to understand format. This book will be a permanent part of my writer's library. Basic information that we all learn in school but often forget, or easily get confused when faced with grammer challenges. I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Excellent book full of helpful information in an easy to understand format. This book will be a permanent part of my writer's library. Basic information that we all learn in school but often forget, or easily get confused when faced with grammer challenges. I thoroughly enjoyed this book! ...more

5 stars & 5/10 hearts. This is a great book for anyone wanting to learn grammar, punctuation, and effective writing. It's well-written, clear, concise, and full of good advice and useful information. The quizzes are all very helpful to test yourself, too. It's also quite humorous sometimes!

great resource for English grammar, everything is explained in an easy way with fun exercises. highly recommended for those who wants to build on their English grammar skills or just who wants to revise the grammar.

I was assigned to read this for my editing class. It is easier to use than the infamous Stunk & White's, The Elements of Style. It's a great grammar book, and serves its purpose.

Honestly, I recommend it to anyone that has taken up writing.

Happy Reading,
www.w-alexander.com

I was assigned to read this for my editing class. It is easier to use than the infamous Stunk & White's, The Elements of Style. It's a great grammar book, and serves its purpose.

Honestly, I recommend it to anyone that has taken up writing.

Happy Reading,
www.w-alexander.com

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Nothing new or particularly interesting in the grammar part. Also, there is quite a lot of outdated information in terms of vocabulary usage, but I really enjoyed the chapters about punctuation and capitalization. Would be quite useful for ESL students.

Excellent
Will not disappoint

Nov 07, 2019 Rick Worden rated it it was amazing

A straightforward guide that I will continue to use. Thank you, Jane Straus, Lester Kaufman, and Tom Stern.

Good for the basics. Once familiar with the foundation, the rest can be learned online.

A good book for people who needs a refresher course

English was not my favorite subject in school, but I wish that I had this book to help me out learning.

It had useful parts, but is also pretty outdated. I wouldn't recommend it to non-native speakers, or anyone who doesn't have the experience to know what should be ignored. It had useful parts, but is also pretty outdated. I wouldn't recommend it to non-native speakers, or anyone who doesn't have the experience to know what should be ignored. ...more

Great refresher for someone who wants to improve their writing skills. It also helps to go through this if you have kids in elementary and middle school!

Title: Straus, J., & Fogarty, M. (2008). The blue book of grammar and punctuation: An easy-to-use guide with clear rules, real-world examples, and reproducible quizzes. San Fransico, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Reviewer: Jessica L. Cooper

Type: Professional Reference

Call Number: 428.2

Brief Description: A guide to teaching grammar and punctuation. Contains clear rules, examples, and quizzes that language teachers can use in their classrooms.

Cost: $14.20

Format: Print.

I know this is going to sound like an infomercial, but...

Before using this book, I used struggle with my English courses: I didn't know the difference between a dependent or independent clause. I used to have tons of comma splices--and on occasion, a few run-on sentences. However, this is no longer the case...for the most part...haha.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to improve their writing skills.

I know this is going to sound like an infomercial, but...

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to improve their writing skills.

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Sep 18, 2016 Annie rated it really liked it

Half of the book covers basic grammar and punctuation rules and the other half contains quizzes to test your knowledge. The guide is easy to follow with examples so you understand how to apply the rules. This should be a standard textbook for an English composition class.

I have enjoyed refreshing myself on grammar and punctuation. I have to admit some things I don't remember learning. Great resource. I have enjoyed refreshing myself on grammar and punctuation. I have to admit some things I don't remember learning. Great resource. ...more

A good add to my collection!

Borrowed from library. Would be good for when girls are in high school.

Relationship expert, author, radio host, and media guest, Jane Straus gives individuals, couples, and organizations the tools to thrive and experience the extraordinary in life. Visit JaneStraus.com to view her clips from TV shows; peruse her articles in USA Today, CNN.com, Woman's World Magazine, and other print publications; and read her newsletters and excerpts from her popular self-help book, Relationship expert, author, radio host, and media guest, Jane Straus gives individuals, couples, and organizations the tools to thrive and experience the extraordinary in life. Visit JaneStraus.com to view her clips from TV shows; peruse her articles in USA Today, CNN.com, Woman's World Magazine, and other print publications; and read her newsletters and excerpts from her popular self-help book, Enough Is Enough! Stop Enduring and Start Living Your Extraordinary Life.
Jane is also the author of the bestselling The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation and founder of GrammarBook.com, one of the most popular Web sites for English usage on the Internet. Jane provides easy-to-understand rules, real-world explanations, and fun quizzes FREE. ...more