Author : Giacomo Giammatteo
Publisher : Inferno Publishing Company
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 33,10 MB
Release : 2017-11-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1940313732
This is the final book in the No Mistakes Grammar series, so be prepared to learn. We cover a lot of territory in this book. Things like: count nouns (data and media), linking verbs, comma usage, hyphenation, sayings and proverbs, appositives, more mispronunciations, words from other languages, and more. There should be enough in here to keep you busy for a while. And I guarantee it will improve your grammar in an easy-to-understand style.
Author : Mary Embree
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 44,60 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1620870479
An entertaining and enlightening reference that demystifies some of the most mistreated words in the English...
Author : Mignon Fogarty
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 34,95 MB
Release : 2011-07-05
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1429940573
Millions of people around the world communicate better thanks to Mignon Fogarty, aka Grammar Girl, whose top-rated weekly grammar podcast has been downloaded more than 30 million times. After realizing her fans were asking the same questions over and over, Mignon decided to focus her attention on those words that continuously confound the masses. In Grammar Girl's 101 Misused Words You'll Never Confuse Again, you'll learn: - When you should use affect and when effect is right- Whether you should you say purposely or purposefully- The difference between hilarious and hystericalPacked with clear explanations, fun quotations showing the word used in context, and the quick and dirty memory tricks Mignon is known for, this friendly reference guide ends the confusion once and for all and helps you speak and write with confidence.
Author : Ross Petras
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 18,17 MB
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0399578080
For word nerds and grammar geeks, a witty guide to the most commonly mispronounced words, along with their correct pronunciations and pithy forays into their fascinating etymologies and histories of use and misuse. With wit and good humor, this handy little book not only saves us from sticky linguistic situations but also provides fascinating cocktail-party-ready anecdotes. Entries reveal how to pronounce boatswain like an old salt on the deck of a ship, trompe l'oeil like a bona fide art expert, and haricot vert like a foodie, while arming us with the knowledge of why certain words are correctly pronounced the "slangy" way (they came about before dictionaries), what stalks of grain have to do with pronunciation, and more. With bonus sidebars like "How to Sound like a Seasoned Traveler" and "How to Sound Cultured," readers will be able to speak about foreign foods and places, fashion, philosophy, and literature with authority.
Author : Paul Brians
Publisher : Franklin, Beedle & Associates, Inc.
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 34,24 MB
Release : 2003
Category : English language
ISBN : 1887902899
Online version of Common Errors in English Usage written by Paul Brians.
Author : Kate Woodford
Publisher :
Page : 1550 pages
File Size : 50,10 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780521824231
The Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary is the ideal dictionary for advanced EFL/ESL learners. Easy to use and with a great CD-ROM - the perfect learner's dictionary for exam success. First published as the Cambridge International Dictionary of English, this new edition has been completely updated and redesigned. - References to over 170,000 words, phrases and examples explained in clear and natural English - All the important new words that have come into the language (e.g. dirty bomb, lairy, 9/11, clickable) - Over 200 'Common Learner Error' notes, based on the Cambridge Learner Corpus from Cambridge ESOL exams Plus, on the CD-ROM: - SMART thesaurus - lets you find all the words with the same meaning - QUICKfind - automatically looks up words while you are working on-screen - SUPERwrite - tools for advanced writing, giving help with grammar and collocation - Hear and practise all the words.
Author : Lester Kaufman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 48,59 MB
Release : 2021-04-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1119652847
The bestselling workbook and grammar guide, revised and updated! Hailed as one of the best books around for teaching grammar, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation includes easy-to-understand rules, abundant examples, dozens of reproducible quizzes, and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar to middle and high schoolers, college students, ESL students, homeschoolers, and more. This concise, entertaining workbook makes learning English grammar and usage simple and fun. This updated 12th edition reflects the latest updates to English usage and grammar, and includes answers to all reproducible quizzes to facilitate self-assessment and learning. Clear and concise, with easy-to-follow explanations, offering "just the facts" on English grammar, punctuation, and usage Fully updated to reflect the latest rules, along with even more quizzes and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar Ideal for students from seventh grade through adulthood in the US and abroad For anyone who wants to understand the major rules and subtle guidelines of English grammar and usage, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation offers comprehensive, straightforward instruction.
Author : Jenna Glatzer
Publisher : Adams Media
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 44,66 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781580629416
A humorous survey of frequently misused words and phrases helps readers avoid verbal errors by providing concise definitions and usage examples of common but troublesome words. Original. 25,000 first printing.
Author : Robert Latimer Bates
Publisher : Amer Geological Institute
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 19,50 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :
Author : Dave Dowling
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,40 MB
Release : 2011
Category : English language
ISBN : 9781933338927
The correct usage for more than 2,500 commonly misused words is provided in this concise and accessible handbook that assures, insures, and ensures that anyone who wants to communicate accurately and effectively chooses the right word every time. Arranged alphabetically in pairs (or threes when appropriate), entries are carefully cross-referenced and explained with a sentence, guaranteeing that readers find boycott, even when they look up embargo first. Two dozen accompanying cartoons humorously clarify confusing distinctions between words, making this a fun reference for all word lovers to enjoy.
