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9781590282076

Common Errors In English Usage

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  • ISBN13:

    9781590282076

  • ISBN10:

    1590282078

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2009-06-30
  • Publisher: Franklin Beedle & Assoc

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Summary

Mixed-up, mangled expressions; foreign-language faux pas; confused and confusing terms; commonly mispronounced words--they're all explained in this useful guide. The Second Edition of this classic reference is revised & expanded by 25%.

Author Biography

Paul Brians is Professor Emeritus of English at Washington State University

Table of Contents

Forewordp. iv
Introductionp. vi
Common Errors in English Usage: Alphabetical Listingp. 1
Category Listingsp. 259
Commonly Confused Expressionsp. 259
Of Foreign Originp. 264
Grammar, Spelling & Stylep. 266
Homonymsp. 268
Commonly Misspelledp. 270
Mangled Expressionsp. 276
Inexact Words & Phrasesp. 280
Pronunciationp. 282
Problem Prepositionsp. 284
Redundanciesp. 285
Commonly Misused Expressionsp. 286
American English vs. British Englishp. 290
Misheard Expressionsp. 290
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