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Usage and Abusage: A Modern Guide to Good English (Penguin reference)

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Usage and Abusage is Penguin's classic linguistic reference book that not only tells you how to use English correctly, but is also a declaration of war on its misuse. Covering grammatical problems, words that are commonly abused and confused, matters of style, as well as providing advice on how to communicate clearly and elegantly, it is the perfect reader for every writer.

Pages: 400

Format: Hardcover

Release: January 01, 1942

ISBN 13: 9780241133019

Usage and Abusage: A Modern Guide to Good English (Penguin reference)

0/5 ( ratings)

Usage and Abusage is Penguin's classic linguistic reference book that not only tells you how to use English correctly, but is also a declaration of war on its misuse. Covering grammatical problems, words that are commonly abused and confused, matters of style, as well as providing advice on how to communicate clearly and elegantly, it is the perfect reader for every writer.

Pages: 400

Format: Hardcover

Release: January 01, 1942

ISBN 13: 9780241133019

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