Pocket Guide to English Usage

Autor*innen

• Eric Partridge
• Janet Whitcut

Parameter

• 400 Seiten
• 14 Lesestunden

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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

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2001
• Einband: Paperback