The Most Common Mistakes in English Usage

Author: Dr. Thomas Elliott Berry
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1787207803
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 238

Book Description
This book analyzes the errors most commonly made in spoken and written English and presents them in a systematic, down-to-earth manner. It does not dictate grammar to the reader; rather, it presents the guidelines for English usage currently being observed by the most competent and careful speakers and writers. The most troublesome words and phrases—as well as grammatical terms—are listed alphabetically within 18 subject areas to enable the reader to check quickly on questions of usage. In each case, illustrative examples are given, and the guiding principle is stated for the reader to follow in avoiding the mistake and others similar to it. An extensive index for additional ease of reference helps make this book a handy tool for the modern reader who realizes that mere knowledge is no longer sufficient—that one must be able to express his knowledge clearly, forcefully, and correctly.

Common Errors in English Usage

Author: Paul Brians
Publisher: Franklin, Beedle & Associates, Inc.
ISBN: 1887902899
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 261

Book Description
Online version of Common Errors in English Usage written by Paul Brians.

Common Mistakes in English

Author: T. J. Fitikides
Publisher: Orient Blackswan
ISBN: 9788125015840
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 216

Book Description
This Book Meets The Requirements Of Students Whose Mother Tongue Is Not English. It Corrects The Common Mistakes That Foreign Speakers Of English Are Liable To Make.

Common Mistakes in English

Author: Timothy J. Fitikides
Publisher: Addison Wesley Longman ELT Division (a Pearson Education Company)
ISBN: 9780582344587
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description
Common Mistakes in English takes more than 550 examples of typical errors (for example, words that are often confused, misused, or used with the wrong preposition) and offers a correct version and an explanation that will help students avoid making that mistake themselves. An invaluable book for students who are keen to ́get it right ́ every time.

Common English Mistakes

Author: Lee Kian Seng
Publisher: Pelangi ePublishing Sdn Bhd
ISBN: 9674314717
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353

Book Description
Common English Mistakes is an ideal book for both students and the public at large to improve their grasp of the English language by avoiding the usual mistakes specified in this book. Each section is clearly explained in simple language with sufficient examples to help students improve their mastery of the English language. Moreover, the chapter on pronunciation will help learners to pronounce complicated words properly, as well as learn the differences in pronunciation between British and American English. This book has been formulated in such a way that it will aid its readers in polishing up their written as well as spoken English and enhance their confidence in day-to-day interactions, presentations and communication as a whole.

Most Common Mistakes by Non-Native Speakers of English

Author: Sergiy Zatsarynnyy
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
ISBN: 1628577258
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 107

Book Description
Want to know the difference between 'cause' and 'reason'? Not sure when to write 'according' and when 'accordingly'? Confused about the correct usage of the gerund? This book is a compilation of the "Polishing Up English" newsletters I have been sending for over six years to employees whose native language is not English. In these newsletters, I cover common language issues for business people. Based on personal experience, I came to understand that most of the mistakes non-native speakers of English make are shared, and are encountered across the board, rather than being unique and strictly personal. Some mistakes appear more often than others. Examples of most frequent mistakes are analyzed and included. These mistakes also occur in contexts common to most areas of human interaction, such as small talk, in-office conversation, business correspondence, IT, and similar communication. This book features simpler chapters for beginners, Pronunciation and Punctuation. Followed by chapters for intermediate learners of English, such as Words and Phrases. Advanced users of English can use the Style and Quiz chapters to test their understanding of the language. This makes the book ideal for any non-native speaker of English, who proactively uses English on a daily basis for communicating with various English speakers both in written form and orally. Using this book will give you a unique opportunity to cut the list of possible mistakes you may make to a minimum.

Most Common Mistakes in English

Author: Jakub Marian
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781502304636
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Did you know that the plural of "sheep" is "sheep" (not "sheeps")? Some mistakes in English are incredibly common, even among advanced learners: irregular plurals, using "have done" instead of "did", incorrect prepositions ("arrive to" instead of "arrive at"), placing commas where they shouldn't be and omitting them when they are necessary... This book will teach you how to avoid some of the most common grammar and vocabulary mistakes English learners make. If you are interested in the most common pronunciation mistakes, the author of the book has written a separate book on the topic entitled Improve your English pronunciation and learn over 500 commonly mispronounced words.

English Exposed

Author: Steve Hart
Publisher: Hong Kong University Press
ISBN: 9888390759
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 229

Book Description
Having analysed the most common English errors made in over 600 academic papers written by Chinese undergraduates, postgraduates, and researchers, Steve Hart has written an essential, practical guide specifically for the native Chinese speaker on how to write good academic English. English Exposed: Common Mistakes Made by Chinese Speakers is divided into three main sections. The first section examines errors made with verbs, nouns, prepositions, and other grammatical classes of words. The second section focuses on problems of word choice. In addition to helping the reader find the right word, it provides instruction for selecting the right style too. The third section covers a variety of other areas essential for the academic writer, such as using punctuation, adding appropriate references, referring to tables and figures, and selecting among various English date and time phrases. Using English Exposed will allow a writer to produce material where content and ideas—not language mistakes—speak the loudest.

Common Mistakes at IELTS Advanced

Author: Julie Moore
Publisher: Cambridge English
ISBN: 9780521692472
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 64

Book Description
This invaluable little book highlights the real mistakes that students make in the exam - and shows how to avoid them. Based on analysis of thousands of exam scripts, each unit targets a key problem area. Clear explanations and exercises help students to use the language accurately. Regular tests offer students a further opportunity to check and consolidate what they have learnt. • Highlights common mistakes that learners really make. • Based on analysis of thousands of exam scripts. • Short, snappy explanations focus on key problem areas. • Includes exam-style exercises.

Common Mistakes at Proficiency...and How to Avoid Them

Author: Julie Moore
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521606837
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Focuses on the real mistakes students make in the Proficiency exam and shows how to avoid them.