Two Rib-Ticklin', Cartoon-Driven Grammar Guides
by Edith H. Fine and Judith P. Josephson

Nitty-Gritty Grammar
A Not-So Serious Guide to Clear Communication
Winner, San Diego Book Awards

This popular guide (102 pages) builds your confidence in grammar basics. Age level-10 to 110!
Open, inviting pages
Clear explanations
Ticker tape highlighting common bloopers
Syndicated cartoons
Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down/Why?
Lighthearted examples
More Nitty-Gritty Grammar
Another Not-So Serious Guide to Clear Communication
This second, more extensive A-Z guide (224 pages) builds on the ongoing success of Nitty-Gritty Grammar and delves deeper into grammar specifics.
Easy-access, alphabetical format
Syndicated cartoons and ticker tape
Humorous approach
Detailed content
  • including grammatical terms
  • literary terms (idioms, malapropisms, oxymorons . . .)
  • slippery pairs (effect/affect, eager/anxious, rigorous/vigorous)
  • syntax, punctuation, and much more
  • mnemonics-memory aids



Handy references for homes and businesses
Perfect for sixth grade through college
Great gifts
Useful for home schoolers and second-language learners


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Be brave! Sharpen your grammar skills.
Grammar Quiz I
Grammar Quiz II
Grammar Quiz III
Grammar Quiz IV
Grammar Quiz V
Grammar Quiz VI
Grammar Quiz VII
Pesky Punctuation: Quotation Marks
Parts of Speech Puzzler
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