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Points out common errors in the way we write and shows us how to correct them. Gives many examples of linguistic abuse, showing how and where to avoid it Provides definitions of terms such as ambiguity, irony, metaphor and jargon Explains complexgrammatical terms such as disguised conjunctions and fused participles Demonstrates how to use punctuation and grammar to ensure clarity Offers constructive advice on the proper use of English
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Pocket Guide to English Usage, Eric Partridge, Janet Whitcut
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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- Pocket Guide to English Usage
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Eric Partridge, Janet Whitcut
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 400
- ISBN10
- 0140623078
- ISBN13
- 9780140623079
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Textbooks, Language Textbooks & Dictionaries, Psychological Topics, Psychology, Languages, Language Textbooks, Writing, Communication, Grammar
- Rating
- 3.5 out of 5
- Description
- Points out common errors in the way we write and shows us how to correct them. Gives many examples of linguistic abuse, showing how and where to avoid it Provides definitions of terms such as ambiguity, irony, metaphor and jargon Explains complexgrammatical terms such as disguised conjunctions and fused participles Demonstrates how to use punctuation and grammar to ensure clarity Offers constructive advice on the proper use of English