I am studying to be an elementary school teacher and need to refresh my grammar skills. Could someone please suggest a good grammar book that starts at the beginning? I honestly don’t know a verb from a noun, though I know how to use them. I need to go back to the basics and get a firm foundation in what I am going to be teaching in only a few years. Thanks.
I don’t have a book suggestion, but you could try these Educational Videos…
Nouns
See also
Adverbs (lolly lolly lolly)
and everyone’s favorite…
The people at Lingua Franca - The Chronicle of Higher Education often discuss such things. I believe that chronicle.com may have other sources too.
A fun, easy read = E.B.White Elements of Style.
I thought the Little Brown Handbook was the standard, is it not?
Elements of Style, already mentioned
Woe is I
Garner’s Modern American Usage
The one I consult the most is An A-Z of English Grammar & Usage by Leech, Cruickshank and Ivanic. Very easy to use and explains all you will need.
Try Commas Are Our Friends by Joe Devine.
(You might be able to find it at a public library, or your school library.)