Question About Good Grammar Books?
Question by 23344: Question about good grammar books?
Does anyone know of any good grammar books that explain how to use words properly within context? For example, if I use a noun, what type of prepositions are considered acceptable before the noun? Lets take the word inclination, what appropriate prepositions come before and what can come after it. Is… “in, an, by, to , or on,” acceptable. What’s acceptable afterwards, words such as “for, towards, etc?” If I said, “I have an inclination towards alcoholism,” does it make sense, is it used properly. I know this might be confusing and I know how to use inclination properly, but it’s a simple example for tougher words that are foreign to me that I would to learn how to use properly. Is their some rule that explains all of this? I know some people are really good at this and can easily spot when someone misuses a word, sometimes it’s obvious because it’s sounds funny, but other times it isn’t. How do people become eloquent speakers and use big words properly and effectively and make it sound and flow right? I have trouble with the flow of my sentences, so is their any books that any one can recommend that lists rules on how to use words properly?
Best answer:
Answer by Jeff P
This is my favorite grammar book.
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