An excellent guide to the problem areas of English.
Contains over 600 concise entries, arranged alphabetically, explaining problem points in English: ideal for students who have made a mistake and want to know why it is wrong, or for teachers wanting a clear explanation of a particular point. Covers mainly grammatical points, but includes selected points of vocabulary, idiom, style, pronunciation and spelling. Each entry contains an explanation, examples of correct usage, and (when this is useful) examples of typical mistakes. A very full index, and cross-references between related entries, ensures that the user finds the relevant information quickly and easily. Illustrations of differences between British and American usage are included. There is a glossary of the language terminology used.
Contains over 600 concise entries, arranged alphabetically, explaining problem points in English: ideal for students who have made a mistake and want to know why it is wrong, or for teachers wanting a clear explanation of a particular point. Covers mainly grammatical points, but includes selected points of vocabulary, idiom, style, pronunciation and spelling. Each entry contains an explanation, examples of correct usage, and (when this is useful) examples of typical mistakes. A very full index, and cross-references between related entries, ensures that the user finds the relevant information quickly and easily. Illustrations of differences between British and American usage are included. There is a glossary of the language terminology used.