Apostrophe

'At last, a book that tells you exactly where to stick your apostrophe ... funny and useful, the perfect stocking filler.' David Marsh, Guardian Apostrophes are a pain. The rules about how to use them are complicated, and have evolved haphazardly. Originally written as advice by a copywriter for designers - wont to insert and remove apostrophes at will, for visual effect - this is a light-hearted pocket-sized guide to getting the things right. Simon Griffin lets off steam so that we don't have to, showing precisely why 'Rhianna and Jennifer's photos were all over the internet' is quite different to 'Rhianna's and Jennifer's photos' or what words apostrophes are replacing in sentences such as 'He'd like you to buy him some cocaine', or 'They've got it all on camera.' Elegantly produced, this is the perfect gift for any pedant, as well as an indispensable guide in all our moments of grammar-related frustration.

The bestselling workbook and grammar guide, revised and updated! Hailed as one of the best books around for teaching grammar, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation includes easy-to-understand rules, abundant examples, dozens of reproducible quizzes, and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar to middle and high schoolers, college students, ESL students, homeschoolers, and more. This concise, entertaining workbook makes learning English grammar and usage simple and fun. This updated 12th edition reflects the latest updates to English usage and grammar, and includes answers to all reproducible quizzes to facilitate self-assessment and learning. Clear and concise, with easy-to-follow explanations, offering "just the facts" on English grammar, punctuation, and usage Fully updated to reflect the latest rules, along with even more quizzes and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar Ideal for students from seventh grade through adulthood in the US and abroad For anyone who wants to understand the major rules and subtle guidelines of English grammar and usage, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation offers comprehensive, straightforward instruction.

It's the moment all the punctuation marks have been eagerly awaiting: assignment time, There are plenty of open positions for apostrophes as contractions soon there's only one job left--for a possessive--and only one apostrophe to fill it: non other than Greedy Apostrophe. It's not long before his greed gets out of hand, and he jumps into signs where he doesn't belong. What will it take to put Greedy Apostrophe back in his place? This clever and zany language arts picture book will have kids eager to learn the tricks of using an apostrophe.

Alfie the Apostrophe is nervous. Can he make it into the punctuation-mark talent show?

you are entirely happy with your poem / you are not happy then there is no charge and your deposit is returned / you are totally satisfied with the outcome / you are a man / you are a little confused / you are entirely happy with your poem / you are not happy then there is no charge and your deposit is returned / you are totally satisfied with the outcome . . . Apostrophe is: a) a figure of speech in which a person, an abstract quality or a nonexistent entity is addressed as though present b) a poem written in 1993 in which every sentence is an apostrophe c) a

The apostrophe causes more problems in the English language than any other aspect of grammar. Grown adults with a university education don't know how to use it properly, and our high streets are filled with hilarious examples of its misuse. Join the pedants as they revolt against the misuse of this essential piece of punctuation and with one simple rule learn how to use the apostrophe correctly – once and for all.

Hi, Hope you enjoy my horrid Whoops Apostrophe findings WHOOPS in the title for the humour; ! in the title as there are lots of other errors in here, shock! Apostrophe errors are my favourite horror, but I have snapped so many othersand have chaptered them, to file similar types of errors together. I suppose that you could say some spelling errors are more typesetting mistakesbut hey somebodys to blame in there, every time! Plenty more in my mobile phones memory, and every day I see and capture morefor posterity!? In shop windows, in cafes, in businesses, in pubs; on cars, vans, on the TVin Scotland, England, Ireland; in Amsterdam recently, and all over Europe (and Turkey!). Australia Thought long and hard about adding witty and / or informative captions under many of the images, especially as regards locations; but in the final analysis decided to let the visual nature of the humour speak for itself! And oh I know its our modern worlds fault really, really? Technology - texting, e-mails, Facebookleads to phonetic spellings and not bothering with Capital letters Mobile phones especially - Ive got to press at least 6 times to even get to an ! Apostrophes dont seem even to be taught anymore either, certainly not in any continuous form. Smile, and learn? MLP (March 13) (Read any of MLPs BOYLE-BREATH series of books yet? Three so far; 4 and 5 on their way! All also published by authorhouse.com).

The apostrophe causes more problems in the English language than any other aspect of grammar. Grown adults with a university education don’t know how to use it properly, and our high streets are filled with hilarious examples of its misuse. Join the pedants as they revolt against the misuse of this essential piece of punctuation and with one simple rule learn how to use the apostrophe correctly – once and for all."Welcome to the pedants' club. I'm struggling to find a way of faulting your theory...and having a bit of trouble. Well done." - John Humphrys, BBC Journalist and Presenter, BBC Radio 4 'Today'

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