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Nevile Martin Gwynne is a British writer who has gained recognition and some criticism for his book, ''Gwynne's Grammar''. He has also written ''Gwynne's Latin''. In April 2013 a grammar test devised by Gwynne was published by the ''Daily Telegraph''.〔Andrew Marszal (15 April 2013). (Good grammar test: can you pass? ). ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved 08 January 2015.〕 He spent his early days in Gloucestershire before attending Eton College and Oxford University, graduating with a Master of Arts degree in Modern Languages. He later qualified as a Chartered Accountant at the British Institute of Chartered Accountants.〔(Nevile Martin Gwynne ). Retrieved 08 January 2015.〕 ==''Gwynne's Grammar''== ''Gwynne's Grammar'' is an "introduction to Grammar and the writing of good English".〔''Gwynne's Grammar'', front cover.〕 Part One In "Part One" of ''Gwynne's Grammar'', Gwynne explains that "all thinking and communicating depend on grammar".〔''Gwynne's Grammar'', p. 11〕 In Chapter 5, "Parts of Speech", he criticises both H F Fowler and Eric Partridge for their treatment of the word "firstly"– Fowler for his support of the word and Partridge for his rejection of it. His objection is that both Fowler and Partridge fail to produce any authoritative support for their opinions.〔''Gwynne's Grammar'', pp 44-46〕 Gwynne then goes on to support the use of the construction "First, secondly" (in preference to "Firstly, secondly"), using Michael Drummett's ''Grammar & Style For Examination Candidates and Others'' as a supporting source.〔''Gwynne's Grammar'', p. 46〕 Continuing in the same vein he outlines his opposition to modern usage of the words "hopefully", "regretfully" and "thankfully".〔''Gwynne's Grammar'', p. 48〕 The remainder of "Part One" is a discourse on parts of speech, syntax and punctuation. Part Two "Part Two" is a reproduction of an earlier work; ''The Elements of Style'', by Professor William Strunk. Part Three "Part Three" comprises a number of appendices including a brief coverage of grammatical definitions, irregular verbs, "Special Prepositions" and "The Formation of Plurals". 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Nevile Gwynne」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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