title: Making Sense
by: Crystal, David
published: 2017-07-01
read: 2020-07
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Making Sense: The Glamorous Story of English Grammar by David Crystal dives into the ins and outs of English grammar. The book breaks down grammar rules and concepts, making them easy to understand.

Each chapter covers a different part of grammar, like word types, sentence structures, and how different grammatical elements work. Crystal mixes historical background with practical examples, showing how grammar has changed over time and how it works today.

I love Crystal’s book for their clear writing, conversationally easy to read. He talks about how language evolves and how these changes affect grammar. The book becomes lively through its examples from literature, everyday speech, and media. He also discusses how technology and digital communication, like texting and social media, are changing the way we use grammar.

Overall, Making Sense gives an entertaining look at English grammar. You want to understand English more? Go for this book.