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Product Identifiers

PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100199233470

ISBN-139780199233472

eBay Product ID (ePID)63903917

Product Key Features

Number of Pages160 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameOxford A-Z of Spelling

Publication Year2007

SubjectVocabulary, Dictionaries, Word Lists

TypeNot Available

Subject AreaReference, Language Arts & Disciplines

AuthorSheila Ferguson, Catherine Soanes

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight4.9 Oz

Item Length6.8 in

Item Width4.4 in

Additional Product Features

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal428.1/3

Intended AudienceTrade

Table Of ContentIntroductionSpelling rulesApostrophesHyphensHow to use this bookOxford A-Z of SpellingChoosing endings and beginningsExplanations of terms used in the bookList of Frequently confused wordsAmerican spelling

SynopsisThis title presents immediate access to over 2000 words with difficult spellings, including common mistakes that a spellchecker would not spot., Good spelling is fundamental to making the right impression with any type of writing; reports, homework, CVs, and letters all require correct spelling in order to get the message across in clear and straightforward English.Adaptable or adaptible? Independent or independant? Delirious or delireous? What is the difference between assent and ascent, dual and duel, or forbear and forebear? How do you make the plural of halo? Is it halos or haloes? Actually it's both, but not so for potato, the plural of which is potatoes.Knowing the difference between easily confusable words, making plurals, and adding endings are just some of the aspects of spelling that confront us with endless pitfalls. This easy-to-use A-Z guide does what no spellchecker can do, it gives immediate access not only to individual word spellings but also to general rules that will help you develop good spelling. The book covers the topics in simple and helpful terms and also offers advice on how to use apostrophes and hyphens, and thedifferences between British and American spelling.The core of the book is a list of over 2000 words laid out for quick and easy reference. Based on evidence of misspelling gathered from real situations, this guide is the most useful and comprehensive help on spelling available., Good spelling is fundamental to making the right impression with any type of writing; reports, homework, CVs, and letters all require correct spelling in order to get the message across in clear and straightforward English. Adaptable or adaptible? Independent or independant? Delirious or delireous? What is the difference between assent and ascent, dual and duel, or forbear and forebear? How do you make the plural of halo? Is it halos or haloes? Actually it's both, but not so for potato, the plural of which is potatoes. Knowing the difference between easily confusable words, making plurals, and adding endings are just some of the aspects of spelling that confront us with endless pitfalls. This easy-to-use A-Z guide does what no spellchecker can do, it gives immediate access not only to individual word spellings but also to general rules that will help you develop good spelling. The book covers the topics in simple and helpful terms and also offers advice on how to use apostrophes and hyphens, and the differences between British and American spelling. The core of the book is a list of over 2000 words laid out for quick and easy reference. Based on evidence of misspelling gathered from real situations, this guide is the most useful and comprehensive help on spelling available., Adding endings and remembering when 'i' comes before 'e' are just some of the aspects of spelling that confront us with endless pitfalls. This easy-to-use A-Z guide does what no spellchecker can do; it offers both spellings for tricky words and rules that will help you develop good spelling.

LC Classification NumberPE1146