Troublesome Words

A guide to disputes in written English set out in a dictionary form. The entries include examples of usage taken from British and American newspapers, with occasional references to Samuel Johnson and Shakespeare. A glossary of grammatical terms is included, as well as an appendix on punctuation.

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This dictionary provides a straightforward guide to the pitfalls and hotly disputed issues in written English. The entries are discussed with wit and common sense, and illustrated with examples of questionable usage taken from leading British and American newspapers, plus occasional references to masters of the language such as Samuel Johnson and Shakespeare. No familiarity with English grammar is needed to learn from this book, although a glossary of grammatical terms is included and there is also an appendix on punctuation.