The right word : making sense of the words that confuse
Morrison, Elizabeth Dorothy, 1934-2012
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Click and Collect for The right word : making sense of the words that confuse'Affect' or 'effect'? 'Right', 'write' or 'rite'? 'Soul' or 'sole'? 'Pawn' or 'porn'? English can certainly be a confusing language, whether you're a native speaker or learning it as a second language. This is the essential reference to help people master its subtleties and avoid making mistakes. Divided into three sections, 'The Right Word' first examines homophones, those tricky words that sound the same but are spelled differently. Entries are organised alphabetically, with meanings and examples (including colloquial ones) being given to facilitate correct use. The book then looks at words that often confuse - childish vs. childlike, incredible vs. incredulous, for example - before providing a list of commonly misspelled words. It's a book that deserves a place on every bookshelf: at home, in the study and at the office.
Main title:
The right word : making sense of the words that confuse / Elizabeth Morrison.
Imprint:
Wollombi, N.S.W. : Exisle Publishing, 2012.
Collation:
vii, 246 pages ; 20 cm.
Variant title:
Other title: The write right wordSpine title: The right word
Notes:
In the title : 'Write' has been crossed out and replaced with 'right'.Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
An A-Z of homophones -- Words often confused -- Words often misspelled.
ISBN:
9781921966040
Dewey class:
428
Language:
English
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BRN:
345735
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham Library | Adult Non Fiction - Languages and Literature | 428 MOR | Available |
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