Oh, and as an aside, though not a grammar text but rather a guide on pronunciation, and although out of print (but still available at online swap shops, etc.) Charles Harrington Ellster's "There Is No 'Zoo' in 'Zoology'" is sure to make one a real PITA in social circles. Check it out.
Cheers!
Since I don’t have access to the social circle that would even GRASP my complaints, (except my family and those here on FR) rather than a PITA, they just figure I’m “a sorta oddball”, “She sure do talk funny!”, and ignore it. Even the doctors and lawyers around here, are “just plain folks”, but their wives are pretty snooty, so I don’t suppose they’d even let me join the local Women’s Club, or even the Book Club. I could be a real PITA THERE, given my irritating habit of taking (and meaning) things literally. Sounds like fun, to me!