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Troublesome Words

by Bill Bryson
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Troublesome Words: A concise guide to English usage.

"Troublesome Words" could be an excellent read for anyone who works with the written word or those interested in improving their English usage. Bill Bryson's entertaining style makes the book engaging and easy to read. The most unique feature of this book is its simple, straightforward approach to complex English grammar rules. It is an indispensable companion for writers who want to reduce errors in their writing and learn how to use correct grammar.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Troublesome Words

by Bill Bryson
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ISBN: 9780141001357
Authors: Bill Bryson
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2002-09-24
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History
Goodreads rating: 3.88
(rated by 3107 readers)

Description

Why should I avoid discussing the 'weather conditions'?Can a woman be 'celibate'?When can I use 'due to', or should I play safe and always use 'because of'?What's wrong with the way I'm using 'crescendo'?This book provides a simple guide to the more perplexing and contentious issues of standard written English. The entries are discussed with wit and common sense, and are illustrated with examples of questionable usage taken from leading British and American newspapers.No familiarity with English grammar is needed to learn from this book, although a glossary of grammatical terms is included and there us also an appendix on punctuation.Journalists, copy-writers and secretaries will find this an invaluable handbook, and it will also be a highly enjoyable book for the word-buff.
 

Troublesome Words: A concise guide to English usage.

"Troublesome Words" could be an excellent read for anyone who works with the written word or those interested in improving their English usage. Bill Bryson's entertaining style makes the book engaging and easy to read. The most unique feature of this book is its simple, straightforward approach to complex English grammar rules. It is an indispensable companion for writers who want to reduce errors in their writing and learn how to use correct grammar.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.