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Most Common Mistakes in English Usage

by Thomas Elliott Berry
$16.90
Most Common Mistakes in English Usage
Most Common Mistakes in English Usage

Avoid embarrassing English errors effectively.

If English isn't your first language or if you're aiming to polish your command of the language, "Most Common Mistakes in English Usage" could be a very practical tool for you. It's like having a friend who gently points out the slip-ups without judging, helping you communicate with more confidence and clarity. Whether for everyday communication or professional writing, it's a helpful companion.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Most Common Mistakes in English Usage

by Thomas Elliott Berry
$16.90
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ISBN: 9780070992290
Authors: Thomas Elliott Berry
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Date of Publication: 1976-07-16
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Personal Development
Related Topics: Writing, Personal Development, How To
Goodreads rating: 4.1
(rated by 63 readers)

Description

This book analyses the errors most commonly made in spoken and written English and presents them in a systematic, down-to-earth manner. It does not dictate grammar to the reader; rather, it represents the guidelines for English usage currently observed by the most competent and careful speakers and writers. Table of Contents: 1. Commonly Confused Words 2. Words Commonly Misused 3. Errors in Using Nouns 4. Errors in Using Pronouns 5. Errors in Case 6. Errors in Using Verbs 7. Errors Arising from the Confusion of Adjectives and Adverbs 8. Errors in Using the Predicate Adjective 9. Errors in Using Adverbs 10. Errors in Using Modifying Elements 11. Errors in Using Prepositions 12. Errors in Using Conjunctions 13. Errors in Making Comparisons 14. Errors in Punctuation 15. Redundancies 16. Style 17. Broad and Vague Words 18. Miscellaneous Errors in Usage
 

Avoid embarrassing English errors effectively.

If English isn't your first language or if you're aiming to polish your command of the language, "Most Common Mistakes in English Usage" could be a very practical tool for you. It's like having a friend who gently points out the slip-ups without judging, helping you communicate with more confidence and clarity. Whether for everyday communication or professional writing, it's a helpful companion.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.