The Compounding of English Words: When and Why Joining or Separation Is Preferable, With Concise Rules and Alphabetical Lists (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Francis Horace Teall

9780666029775: The Compounding of English Words: When and Why Joining or Separation Is Preferable, With Concise Rules and Alphabetical Lists (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0666029776 ISBN 13: 9780666029775

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master the rules of joining or separating English compounds and improve writing accuracy in everyday work. You’ll get practical guidance designed for printers, editors, and serious readers of English usage.

This book presents a systematic approach to the compounding of English words. It emphasizes practical rules, illustrated lists, and a focus on how forms are used in real writing, with printers and proofreaders in mind. The discussion aims to clarify when a term should be written as one word, two words, or with a hyphen, and how to apply these decisions consistently in practice.

Clear criteria for choosing between joined and separated forms, with emphasis on usefulness in daily work.
Practical lists and examples that show common patterns and avoid overgeneral rules.
Guidance on aligning writing habits with dictionary usage and standard office style.
Strategies for checking and revising compound forms to reduce errors in proofreading and typesetting.

Ideal for readers who routinely handle English writing in professional or educational settings, including printers, proofreaders, editors, and teachers.

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