Apostrophe Catastrophe

And Other Grammatical Grumbles

By: PATRICK C. NOCHTREE

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Hardcover | 1 February 2016

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. A simple and amusing explanation of what goes wrong with the apostrophe The apostrophe causes more problems in the English language than any other aspect of grammar. Grown adults with a university education don't know how to use it properly, and our high streets are filled with examples of its misuse. Join the pedants as they revolt against our misuse of this essential piece of punctuation and learn how to use the apostrophe - once and for all. AUTHOR: Patrick c. Notchtree is a former head teacher who has taught grammar to thousands of children. He runs the website www.dreaded-apostrophe.com and has had hundreds of letters praising his unique method. SELLING POINTS: . With hilarious examples of misuse of the apostrophe . Ideal gift for sticklers for grammar and the grammatically challenged alike . Easy method to explain how to use the apostrophe, with no exceptions! 65 b/w illustrations

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Welcome to the pedants' club. I'm struggling to find a way of faulting your theory...and having a bit of trouble. Well done. -- John Humphrys

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