Product Description
Even good writers sometimes find the right word elusive. Or is it illusive? The correct usage for more than 2,000 words that people commonly misuse is provided in this concise and accessible handbook that assures, insures, and ensures that anyone who wants to communicate accurately and effectively chooses the right word every time. Arranged alphabetically in pairs (or threes when appropriate), entries are carefully explained with a sentence that illustrates correct usage and cross-referenced to ensure that readers find, for example, boycott, even when they look up embargo first. Two dozen cartoons by Argentinian illustrator Santiago Cornejo (Corne) humorously clarify confusing distinctions between words and make this a fun reference for all word lovers to enjoy.
Rate Points :4.5
Binding :Paperback
Label :Marion Street Press, Inc.
Manufacturer :Marion Street Press, Inc.
ProductGroup :Book
Studio :Marion Street Press, Inc.
Publisher :Marion Street Press, Inc.
EAN :9780972993777
Price :$14.95USD
Lowest Price :$4.50USD
Customer Reviewsusefulness of the book
Rating Point :3 Helpful Point :0
Unfortunately, I was not too impressed. Even as a non-native speaker, I wondered how people could confuse certain words.
Highly recommended.
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :7
"The Wrong Word Dictionary" is a compact, handy reference book that deserves a spot on everyones bookshelf. It provides simple, straightforward guidance on the proper usage of commonly confused words. Students, professionals or anyone who writes will benefit greatly from this owning this book. Highly recommended.
teachers aid
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
Useful book. Im a retired college prof sent copies to my two teacher sons.
Great reference book
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :6
One of those books youll find yourself reaching for all the time. I am a writer and keep it on top of work material, so I can grab it for a quick look-up. Extremely useful...
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Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :3
This is a book we all need. Anyone who writes, speaks or listens can use some help. It is amazing to me how often I hear the wrong word used on the big news channels by their newspersons. I find myself looking up words as sometimes I have found that by hearing the wrong word used over time we come to think it is the right word!
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