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Word Up ReviewI just finished WORD UP! A LIVELY LOOK AT ENGLISH by rob kyff, aka "the word guy" . . . I've long enjoyed kyff's columns in my local paper; in addition, I had the pleasure of interviewing him on a radio show I once hosted . . . so it was with great anticipation that I looked forward to this book . . . and I was not disappointed! . . . I never thought grammar could be both interesting and funny, but it is here . . . I particulalry liked the quizzes at the end of each chapter that give you a chance to test your word knowledge.
There's much useful advice contained in the 183 too-brief pages . . . However, my favorite part dealt with: eight rules you can break . . . to cite just two:
Never split an infinitive Generally you should refrain from splitting an infinitive when doing so causes confusion or awkward rhythm. for instead, instead of writing, "It is sometimes wrong to completely, absolutely and totally separate a verb from to," you should write, "It is sometimes wrong to separate a verb completely, absolutely and totally from to."
Never end a sentence with a preposition In some sentences, we actually do want to emphasize the final preposition as in, "He doesn't know what a turn signal is for," or "She didn't realize what this was all about."Word Up OverviewIf youre fascinated by words and language, youll revel in Word Up! A Lively Look at English by Rob Kyff a.k.a. The Word Guy. Drawn from Kyff's nationally syndicated column on language, this spirited book treats readers to a zesty verbal smorgasbord: handy tips on good writing and usage, fascinating stories behind word and phrase origins, whimsical word play and linguistic oddities. With wit and warmth, Word Up! explores everything from the split infinitive controversy to apostrophe catastrophes to the true etymology of hooker. Each chapter concludes with a quiz that gives you a chance to test your word knowledge. A blend of William Safire and Dave Barry, Word Up! combines learning and laughter in ways that will surprise and delight you.

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