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/lit/izens are always going back and forth at each other about how some anon doesn't know basic elementary grammar.

Ok, so what would you recommend? Is pic related any good? How about Garner's Modern American Usage for Americans?

>> No.6560793

>>6560787
do u fink im sort of hobknocker m8?

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>>6560793
Please don't do this.

I just wanted a fucking rec on grammar.

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>>6560787
Seriously? Does anyone of this board know anything about grammar texts?

>> No.6560928

To be honest you can acquire good grammar from simply browsing the web; and day to day life. A book would be okay, but; grammar is something you can easily learn practically or by involving your life in literature and reading dictionaries respectively.

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>>6560928
I understand this. Trust me I do. But I really, really would like a book of authority to go to when considering problems that are debatable like splitting an infinite, or something very basic, like what is a suffix or prefix.

>> No.6560966

>>6560928
Neither of those semicolons is necessary or even correct; they could be easily removed and your post would become more readable.

>from simply browsing the web; and day to day life
>from simply browsing the web and day to day life

>A book would be okay, but; grammar is something
>A book would be okay, but grammar is something

>> No.6560967

The various English language books sold by oxford are probably your best option

>> No.6560972

>>6560967
Which ones are you referring to?

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>>6560967
>>6560972
Maybe a better way to phrase that question is, which would you recommend?

>> No.6560985

>>6560928
I see what you did, don't know if anyone else did though, especially >>6560950

>> No.6561014

>>6560793
>>6560805

kek

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>>6560985
I did notice it. I just want a rec.