Correct English
Published on 2. April 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
280 pages
978-0-340-42996-9 (ISBN)
Description
This practical guide helps readers to improve their command of English in everyday life. It provides useful summaries of the rules of grammar and punctuation, examines common errors and offers practical advice on spelling, then goes on to examine the correct use of English in different contexts.
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Series
Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
index
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
308 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-42996-9 (9780340429969)
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Correct English
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06/2000
2nd Edition
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€29.89
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Content
Parts of speech and grammatical terms; phrases, clauses and sentences; punctuation; some grammatical rules; common errors; words used wrongly; unnecessary words; tired words; spelling; words sometimes confused; style; types of English; words in action; comprehension - techniques of prose writing; essay writing; letter writing; report writing; precis and summary; pronunciation. Appendix: irregular verbs.