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Title: USAGE AND ABUSAGE
A GUIDE TO GOOD ENGLISH
By: Eric Partridge
Format: Paperback

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ISBN 10: 0140514422
ISBN 13: 9780140514421
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Publisher: PENGUIN BOOKS LTD
Pub. date: 5 August, 1999
Pages: 416
Description: The 3rd edition, revised by Janet Whitcut, has been completely reset and brought up-to-date for modern usage. This classic guide, full of advice on how to avoid woolly expressions, bad grammar and poor vocabulary selection, guides the user through the difficulties of writing clear, direct English.
Synopsis: Usage and Abusage takes a long, hard look at the use - and constant misuse - of English. Declaring war on bad grammar, woolliness of expression and poor choice of vocabulary, this essential guide sets out both to highlight problems and pitfalls and to offer constructive advice on the proper use of English.
Publication: UK
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Returns: Returnable
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