This chapter was all about grammar rules and usage. Strunk and White gave the first 11 major rules to follow when writing anything in English, especially an essay or research paper. These are rules that generally everyone should know and follow, with 3, 4, 5, and 6 being the most important in the writers's opinion. This chapter covers major grammar mistakes in a concise, straightforward, and not overly confusing way. Of course, one could go on about grammar forever, (Mr. Halaw) but these rules cover the most information with the shortest amount of writing.
I think it's funny that the author(s) chose to begin with the simple rule that they do. I guess because this is such a common question, the author(s) thought it necessary to address it right away, instead of something more complex or insightful. Also, I was a little confused between the restrictive vs. unrestrictive sentences, as I didn't completely understand the difference between them when looking at the examples. Surprisingly enough, I learned a lot about grammar for myself during this chapter. It reminded me of Mr. Halaw's grammar lessons, but much shorter and a little more to the point.
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