Book review:
Know your grammar Sinhala Akshara Vinyasa Rithi
Author: Malini Ariyadasa
Pages: 145
Author Publuication
Why should you learn to use proper grammar? Whether you like it or
not, people judge you based on how you communicate. Taking the time to
use the right grammar and punctuation in your writing and speech allows
you to present yourself in the best possible light. It has a huge
influence on the first influence you make on people.
Grammar in the Sinhala language can be pretty tricky because it
includes many ways you can present the same idea using different
sentences.
This is where ‘Sinhala Akshara Vinyasa Rithi’ comes in. The book
includes simple lessons and tips which help you use proper grammar. It
is worded in such a skilled manner so that confusions do not exist. You
are able to remember some points easily when you construct sentences.
You would not lack confidence in making yourself heard or writing down
your views in an article or document anymore for this slim-bound book is
just within reach. Now you will be able to identify which word to use at
what kind of situation without complications.
A significant aspect of the book is that there is even a section
dedicated to pronunciation. In an era where there are spoken English
classes mushrooming in every corner of the country, the importance of
the Sinhala language pronunciation has been shoved into the back burner.
Many children do not know how to pronounce some of the complex terms of
the language let along spell them. ‘Sinhala Akshara Vinyasa Rithi’ will
not leave you baffled anymore because relates the exact pronunciations.
Students will especially find it handy to ace their Sinhala test
papers. All the complicated ideologies surrounding the subject are
brought under one roof, or rather penned into one book which acts as a
guideline for those who are willing to dedicate time into perfecting
their mother tongue. The book is written for the young and old. Whether
it is the Ordinary Level examination, the Advanced Level examination or
any exam related to higher studies or your occupation, as long as the
Sinhala language is on the cards, this book is a must on your shelf.
-Ruwini Jayawardana
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