Oxford A-Z of Spelling - Softcover

Soanes, Catherine; Ferguson, Shelia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198608950 ISBN 13: 9780198608950

Publisher: Oxford University Press 9/1/, 2004

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

Catherine Soanes is Project Editor for English Dictionaries at Oxford University Press.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press 9/1/
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198608950
• ISBN 13: 9780198608950
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160