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Word to the Wise : Untangling the Mix-Ups, Misuse and Myths of Language by Mark Broatch (2018, Trade Paperback)
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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherExisle Publishing Pty The Limited
ISBN-101775593541
ISBN-139781775593546
eBay Product ID (ePID)242686075
Product Key Features
Number of Pages192 Pages
Publication NameWord to the Wise : Untangling the Mix-Ups, Misuse and Myths of Language
LanguageEnglish
SubjectEditing & Proofreading, Vocabulary, Grammar & Punctuation, Writing Skills
Publication Year2018
TypeNot Available
Subject AreaReference, Language Arts & Disciplines
AuthorMark Broatch
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight11.7 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal428.2
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisEven the best wordsmiths can find themselves tripping over words that are commonly misused, mixed up or misspelled. Most of us have suffered the embarrassment of suddenly discovering that they have been using or spelling a word wrong for years, or, in some cases, their entire life. This useful reference untangles the mix-ups and misuses of language so that you can ensure you've got the word you're looking for, whether it's 'taught', 'taut', 'tort' or 'torte'. With definitions, examples of how to sharpen up text and improve your writing, lists of useful social media abbreviations and a discussion of unusual plurals, this playful look at the often bizarre and frustrating English language has got you covered. Word to the Wise will help you get your word use straight, whether you're writing a book, blog, email or text message., This useful, playful reference clears up language misuse and mix-ups to help anyone get their word use straight, whether they're writing books, blogs or emails., Even the best wordsmiths can find themselves tripping over words that are commonly misused, mixed up or misspelled. Most of us have suffered the embarrassment of suddenly discovering that they have been using or spelling a word wrong for years, or, in some cases, their entire life. This useful reference untangles the mix-ups and misuses of language so that you can ensure you've got the word you're looking for, whether it's & taught', & taut', & tort' or & torte'. With definitions, examples of how to sharpen up text and improve your writing, lists of useful social media abbreviations and a discussion of unusual plurals, this playful look at the often bizarre and frustrating English language has got you covered. Word to the Wise will help you get your word use straight, whether you're writing a book, blog, email or text message., Even the best wordsmiths can trip over words that are commonly misused, mixed up or misspelled. This useful, playful reference clears up these language issues to help anyone get their word use straight. With clear examples of how to sharpen up text, writers will be set to improve their work, whether they're writing books, blogs or everyday emails.
LC Classification NumberPE1112
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