The Wordwatcher's Guide to Good Grammar & Word Usage

by Morton S. Freeman, Edwin Newman (Foreword)

This guide should be within easy reach for any writer because it answers hundreds of commonly asked questions that arise when penning anything from business letters to personal correspondence. The tips are presented in question-and-answer format and are arranged alphabetically by keyword for quick and easy reference. This book explains the differences between similar words, suggests appropriate words and phrases, helps writers avoid common grammatical errors, and provides guidance in the correct pronunciation of unusually spelled words.

296 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1999

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book for clearing up questions about those troublesome nuances of grammar, i.e. "I feel bad or badly about the argument." Very user-friendly in explaining usage without resorting to an English lesson.