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9781887902892

Common Errors in English Usage

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    9781887902892

  • ISBN10:

    1887902899

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2003-06-01
  • 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. Since 1997, Paul Brians' Web site, "Common Errors in English," has attracted more than 2 million visitors looking for specifics on English usage. Many have "lurked" and returned for Brians' entertaining explanations. His essential information has now become an enlightening and amusing book.

Author Biography

Paul Brians is a professor of English at Washington State University

Table of Contents

Introductionp. iv
Common Errors in English Usage: Alphabetical Listingp. 1
Category Listingsp. 225
Commonly Confused Expressionsp. 225
Of Foreign Originp. 229
Grammar, Spelling & Stylep. 230
Homonymsp. 232
Commonly Misspelledp. 234
Mangled Expressionsp. 237
Inexact Words & Phrasesp. 239
Pronunciationp. 240
Problem Prepositionsp. 241
Redundanciesp. 242
Commonly Misused Expressionsp. 243
American English vs. British Englishp. 244
Misheard Expressionsp. 244
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