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Title

Mind the Gaffe: The Penguin Guide to Common Errors in English (Penguin Reference Books S.)

Publisher

Penguin

Publication Date

2001

Language

English

ISBN 10

0140292373

ISBN 13

9780140292374

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Fine

Weight

500 grams

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Synopsis

What is the difference between imminent and immanent? When is it appropriate to use the phrase Hobson's choice? Can anything be described as very real?

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Professor Trask has taught in the School of Cognitive and Computing Science at the University of Sussex since 1988. He is the author of many books on language and lingusitics including THE PENGUIN GUIDE TO PUNCTUATION and THE PENGUIN DICTIONARY OF ENGLISH GRAMMAR.

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