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Which usage guide became a standard authority for American English?

AModern English Usage
BStrictly English
CThe Duden grammar
DThe Elements of Style
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. The Elements of Style
1. Strunk and White's The Elements of Style has been the American English authority. 2. Modern English Usage did that for British English. 3. The Duden grammar is for German, and Strictly English is a journalist's usage book. _Source: Wikipedia, Linguistic prescription, Authority_
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