For fans of Rebecca Elliott's Painless Grammar and William A. Sabin's Gregg Reference Manual, The Scoop on Good Grammar comprehensively presents the rules in a fun and easy-to-follow fashion, making learning a sweet experience.

Whether you are a teacher planning an English lesson, a student writing a paper, a professional whose job requires knowledge of grammar and punctuation (e.g., copywriter, editor, administrative assistant, lawyer, sportscaster, writer, reporter), a parent who wants to help with homework, or simply a person who wants to have confidence when speaking and writing, The Scoop on Good Grammar was written for you!

In no time at all, you’ll be . . .

—Choosing the objective pronoun (e.g., me, him, them), not the subjective pronoun (e.g., I, he, they), following a preposition (e.g., between, for, with):
• That’s between you and me (not, between you and I).

—Pluralizing your last name without an apostrophe:
• Invitations: The Ghirardellis (not, Ghirardelli’s) are having a party!
• Welcome mats: The Foxes (not, The Fox’s)

—Expressing your own thanks perfectly while also speaking on behalf of others:
• On behalf of the group, I would like to thank you for a wonderful tour.
Not: On behalf of the group and myself, I would like to thank you for a wonderful tour.

—Using the serial comma in lists to avoid ambiguity:
• He invited his two best friends, his next-door neighbor, and the mayor.
Not: He invited his two best friends, his next-door neighbor and the mayor.

Abundant examples, scenic photographs, engaging practice questions and quizzes, a thorough index, and fun facts throughout make learning as easy as adding sprinkles to a scoop of ice cream. And the cherry on top? Your newfound confidence, of course!

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