Below is a listing of other sites
on the Web that pertain to the English language. Some are useful
for questions on grammar and punctuation, while others are intended
simply for entertainment purposes.
The Elements of Style
by William Strunk, Jr.
"...this classic reference book is a must-have for any student and
conscientious writer. Intended for use in which the practice of
composition is combined with the study of literature, it gives in
brief space the principal requirements of plain English style and
concentrates attention on the rules of usage and principles of composition
most commonly violated."
Merriam-Webster
Online
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus available online for
free. One advantage over a print dictionary is the option to actually
listen to sound clips of how each word is pronounced. For vocabulary
addicts, there is the "Word of the Day" mailing list, which gives
subscribers a new word in their e-mail box each morning.
The American Heritage
Dictionary of the English Language, 4th ed.
"Over 90,000 entries feature 10,000 new words and senses, 70,000
audio word pronunciations, 900 full-page color illustrations, language
notes and word-root appendixes."
Guide
to Grammar and Writing
A wealth of information including grammar and punctuation rules
and tips for writing better. Also has fun, interactive grammar quizzes
to test your knowledge.
Purdue
University's Online Writing Lab
A good resource for grammar, spelling, and punctuation rules. Also
contains practice exercises for those who are serious about fine-tuning
their grammar skills.
Good
Grammar, Good Style
Numerous articles on English language usage.
Mark's ESL World
Features a wide variety of information on ESL (English as a Second
Language), including troublesome grammar issues specific to ESL
learners and listings of ESL teaching positions.
American
English
Traces the historical development of the various dialects of American
English.
Etymologically
Speaking
A listing of words that have interesting origins. A good page for
those with an interest in etymology.
American
Dialect Society's Word of the Year
Lists the words that are voted on as the most used (or perhaps overused)
of each year.
further/farther
The
American Heritage Book of English Usage - farther/further
healthy/healthful
The
American Heritage Book of English Usage – healthy/healthful
hopefully
The
American Heritage Book of English Usage - hopefully
Merriam-Webster.com
– hopefully
irregardless
The
American Heritage Book of English Usage - irregardless
irregular verbs
Troyka, Lynn Quitman. Simon & Schuster
Handbook for Writers, 6th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice
Hall, 2002.
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