The A-Z of Correct English
Common Errors in English - Quick Access to Everyday Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Solutions
2nd Edition
Published on 1. March 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-85703-785-2 (ISBN)
Description
Designed to help resolve most common English language problems and queries, this book has an accessible reference format with examples and explanations of mistakes regarding sentence construction, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Reviews / Votes
'You will never doubt your written English again.' London Evening Standard; 'A single reference point to look up all manner of spelling, grammar or punctuation queries...this is going to have a permanent place on my desk (both at home and work!).' A Sendall, a reader from England; 'Should be prescribed reading for all undergraduates and postgraduates too!' Prof Tony Stockwell; 'I've been helped a great deal by Angela's other books, but this one is exactly what I've been waiting for...A book that will grow dog-eared with use. But you'll always be grateful that it was written.' Michael Carson, Author of 'Sucking Sherbet Lemons'More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 135 mm
Weight
250 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85703-785-2 (9781857037852)
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Other editions
New editions
Angela Burt
Quick Solutions to Common Errors in English
An A-Z Guide to Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
Book
04/2004
3rd Edition
How To Books Ltd
€31.15
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Previous edition
Angela Burt
The A-Z of Correct English
Book
08/2000
How To Books Ltd
€32.39
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Person
Angela Burt has enjoyed a successful career as an English teacher at GCSE and A level and for adult education. She has substantial experience as an examiner for the AEB, now SEG Boards and is the author of numerous books on the correct use of the English language, including and Improve Your Word Power for How To Books and The Grammar Repair Kit (Hodder) She lives in Co, Mayo, Ireland, where she runs her own company, Portfolio Proofreading Services.
Content
1. Introduction; 2. How to use this book; 3. A-Z listing