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Abused, Confused & Misused Words: A Writer's Guide to Usage, Spelling, Grammar, and Sentence Structu

Manufacturer: Skyhorse
Category: #672321 in Kindle Edition (Motivational)
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The English language can be tricky—discover (and avoid) these common mistakes!
 
Is incorrect spelling starting to have a negative affect on your term papers? Do you wonder what someone is inferring when they tell you to pick up a dictionary? Have you been putting bullion in your soup?
 
These are just a few of the commonly misunderstood words discussed and explained in Abused, Confused, and Misused Words, an entertaining and informative look at the ever-changing nature of the English language. An alphabetical list of words that are frequently misspelled or misused is accompanied by a style guide to usage rules that tells you how and when they can be broken.
 
Also included is a collection of one thousand new and inventive words, and nearly thirty thousand more words are discussed in a section dealing with word roots and how they are used in modern language. Anyone who is intrigued by language, who is fascinated by words, or who simply wants to use our language clearly and effectively will enjoy this delightful reference.

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