The most common mistakes in English usage
Thomas Elliott Berry
The most common mistakes in English usage - 1st ed - New Delhi Mc graw hill 2015 - 146
This book analyses the errors most commonly made in spoken and written english and present them in a systematic down to earth manner. It does not dictate grammar to the reader; rather, it presents the guidelines for English usage currently being observed by the most competent and careful speakers and writers. The most troublesome words and phrases - as well as grammatical terms - are listed alphabetically within 18 subject areas to enable the reader to check quickly on questions of usage. In each case, illustrative examples are given, and the guiding principles is stated for the reader to follow in avoiding the mistake and other similar to it. An extenstive index for additional ease for reference helps make this book a handy tool for the modern readerwho realizes that mere knowledge is no longer sufficient - that one must be able to express his knowledge clearly, forcefully, and correctly.
Commonly confused words, Words Commonly Misused, Errors in using nouns, etc
9780070992290
English language--Errors of usage
428.3 T3628 M / 103725
The most common mistakes in English usage - 1st ed - New Delhi Mc graw hill 2015 - 146
This book analyses the errors most commonly made in spoken and written english and present them in a systematic down to earth manner. It does not dictate grammar to the reader; rather, it presents the guidelines for English usage currently being observed by the most competent and careful speakers and writers. The most troublesome words and phrases - as well as grammatical terms - are listed alphabetically within 18 subject areas to enable the reader to check quickly on questions of usage. In each case, illustrative examples are given, and the guiding principles is stated for the reader to follow in avoiding the mistake and other similar to it. An extenstive index for additional ease for reference helps make this book a handy tool for the modern readerwho realizes that mere knowledge is no longer sufficient - that one must be able to express his knowledge clearly, forcefully, and correctly.
Commonly confused words, Words Commonly Misused, Errors in using nouns, etc
9780070992290
English language--Errors of usage
428.3 T3628 M / 103725