I enjoyed the touch of wryness that could be found here and there.

I will definitely keep a copy of this book on hand for reference. It covers both the basics of grammar as well as the problem areas that are most commonly seen in certain writing situations. The book is very accessible, easy to understand. :o) However, this in no way de I read this for a class I took. It kept the book from the dreaded 'dryness' and reminded me that there were actual living, breathing, witty people behind the book. Plus, it was the first grammar book I have read in a looooong time. They have some useful shortcut-type tips and in general manage to pack a lot of useful topics into a very brief and surprisingly easy-to-read volume. However, once I got over the authors' classifications (which made me feel like I must have studied linguistics on another planet, or in another time period, or both), I really appreciated the simplicity with which they were able to communicate stuff that must often seem really difficult to non-linguists (and maybe even linguists). They have some usef I was not at all enthusiastic at first (seriously? since when do we call everything from numerals to articles to demonstratives 'adjectives'?!?!?).

I was not at all enthusiastic at first (seriously? since when do we call everything from numerals to articles to demonstratives 'adjectives'?!?!?).

Mcgraw hill english handbook 9-12