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Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Language
English
Description
Is there an "e" in judgment? When do you imply rather than infer? The only resource that answers both these questions is The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Misspelled and Easily Confused Words. It's the only book that includes commonly misspelled words and a comprehensive usage guide in one handy volume. Featured are 7,000 of the most commonly misspelled words with their incorrect and correct spellings and a guide to demystifying homophones (cite vs. site),...
5) E-mergency
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Language
English
Description
The letter E has fallen and injured herself-- which letters will replace her and how will words be spelled without her?
Author
Publisher
Child's World
Language
English
Description
Weekly quizzes or the annual spelling bee can instill a sense of dread in most students. But 'Spelling Rules' makes this often tricky subject easy and fun. Simple strategies and effective examples help kids comprehend when and why words are spelled the way they are. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful photos, a table of contents, sources for further research including websites, information about the author, activities for further...
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Edition
First U.S. Edition.
Language
English
Description
The fascinating and surprising history of English spelling from David Crystal, everyone's favorite expert logophile
With The Story of English in 100 Words, David Crystal took us on a tour through the history of our language. Now, with Spell It Out, he takes on the task of answering all the questions about how we spell: "Why is English spelling so difficult?" Or "Why are good spellers so proud of their achievement that when they see a misspelling...
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Series
Language
English
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Turning the traditional idea of an alphabet book on its head, P is for Pterodactyl is perfect for anyone who has ever been stumped by silent letters or confused by absurd homophones. This whimsical, unique book takes silent letter entries like "K is for Knight" a step further with "The noble knight's knife nicked the knave's knee." Lively illustrations provide context clues, and alliterative words help readers navigate text like "a bright white gnat...
Publisher
Learning Express
Edition
6th edition.
Language
English
Description
Use this eBook to learn the words you need to know to successfully express yourself. Practice with exercises that will help you understand words--from pronunciation and spelling, to context, definitions, word parts, synonyms, antonyms, and more.
Publisher
Editorial Época, S.A. de C.V
Language
Español
Description
Nuestro idioma espanol es uno de los mas bellos y ricos del mundo, pero no sabemos utilizarlo a plenitud. Muchas veces la gente no nos entiende porque no sabemos expresarnos correctamente. Varios de nosotros no sabemos usar el acento en las palabras y al escribir, las ponemos mal. Equivocamos tambien el uso de la coma, del punto y de los dos puntos. Este sencillo pero completo manual le permitira conocer en forma detallada las reglas ortograficas...
18) Ms. Spell
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Edition
First Edition.
Language
English
Description
Mrs Spell gives a fun-filled lesson in spelling, pointing out some common mistakes and confusions and giving tips for remembering how to spell certain words.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Language
English
Description
Inspired by the author's tenure at "The New Yorker," a collection of whimsical, revelatory errors foraged from the wilds of everyday English includes entries ranging from "exit Jesus" and "doggy-dog world" to "for all intensive purposes" and "dairy airs."
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