Quite Literally: Problem Words and How to use Them

by Wynford Hicks

This is a guide to English usage for readers and writers, professional and amateur, established and aspiring, formal trainees and those trying to break in; students of English, both language and literature, and their teachers. In Quite Literally, Wynford Hicks answers questions The advice given can be applied to both formal speech - what is carefully considered, broadcast, presented, scripted or prepared for delivery to a public audience - and will even enhance your everyday languange too! Practical and fun, whether to improve your writing for professional purposes or simply enjoy exploring the highways and byways of English usage, readers from all walks of life will find this book both invaluable and enjoyable.

Genres: Nonfiction

268 pages, Hardcover

First published June 4, 2004

Reviews

[laladebombay · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved reading it! funny and informative..

[Rebecca tedder · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a must for any budding writers out there.

Clearly demostrates where grammar and mis punctuated texts get missed in modern day spell checks. Good to see these problematic stages of English writing be acknowledged and put into practice.

A book I should own rather than borrow from the library.