Patrick Scrivenor

I Used to Know That

Relearn the essential rules of the English language, from grammar and punctuation to sentence construction. Also includes parts of speech and how to improve your spelling and vocabulary. I Used To Know That: English is an accessible yet fun way to revisit the English language while enjoying a walk down memory lane — and remembering the stuff you really shouldn't have forgotten…
122 printed pages
Copyright owner
Michael O'Mara Books
Original publication
2012
Publication year
2012
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Impressions

  • Юлия Даниловаshared an impression7 years ago
    🔮Hidden Depths
    💡Learnt A Lot
    🎯Worthwhile

    Helped me feel more confident in my usage of languages. Made me laugh at in which silly ways people often use words. Eg I did not know what “biennale” means before reading this one. Helped me find new facets of humour.

  • Jørgen Solheimshared an impression9 years ago
    👍Worth reading
    🔮Hidden Depths

    Neatly recovers your knowledge depths to the perfectly necessary level.

Quotes

  • fedorfaustovhas quoted4 years ago
    rule with so many variations and exceptions can barely be called a rule. If you are in doubt go to a dictionary.
  • fedorfaustovhas quoted4 years ago
    to be read to out of up for
  • fedorfaustovhas quoted4 years ago
    Never use a preposition to end a sentence with

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