Description
Don't know if it's, like, okay to say 'like'? Are your apostrophes in the wrong place? Want to make fewer not less grammatical mistakes? Then do not despair: Have You Eaten Grandma? is the definitive and hilarious guide to punctuation, spelling, and good English for the twenty-first century. Self-confessed grammar guru Gyles Brandreth pokes fun at the linguistic foibles of our time, explains where we've been going wrong and how to put it right, and reveals tips and tricks to make everyone a better, more confident user, rather than abuser, of the English language. Is “End of” all right? And is “alright” all right? You will find out here. This hilarious companion to twenty-first-century language is perfect for anyone pedantic about punctuation or scrupulous about spelling.
Information
Author: Brandreth Gyles
Language: English
Publication date: October 1, 2020
Manufacturer: The Book Service Ltd (Penguin)
Genres: English literature, Books, Foreign language books
Type: Paperback book
Pages: 320
ISBN/EAN: 9781405945080