Some of us have just been talking grammar on IRC, and I remembered that not long ago someone on the boards was asking for a good online guide. So here's a couple that I use and have recommended to others from time to time.
The best all-round guide, with examples and quizzes, is
Charles Darling\'s Guide to Grammar and Writing . It's excellent. Note for those who use UK English: the site is American and, where US rules diverge (such as with the serial comma), US usage is naturally shown.
This
Guide to Common Errors in English is both fun and helpful. Do you confuse similar-sounding words? Never remember whether it's 'could care less' or 'couldn't care less'? This is the site for you!
And here's an online grammar site for those working in
UK English .
Here's another useful American site:
Jack Lynch\'s Blue Book .
The American Heritage Book of English Usage is another useful site.
And another UK English site, hosted at University College London: the
Internet Grammar of English .
And a website aimed at speakers of
English as a second or foreign language . And a
list of other ESL resources .
Finally, I found this page on the BBC World Service's English language guide for speakers of other languages, but reading through it I realised that it would be very helpful for native speakers too. It explains and gives examples for many
confusing grammar rules , but in very clear language.
Hope these help!
Wendy
