This book analyses the errors most commonly made in spoken and written English and present 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 principles is stated for the reader to follow in avoiding the mistake and other similar to it. An extensive index for additional ease for 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.

 

• 1	Commonly Confused Words
  2	Words Commonly Misused
  3	Errors in Using Nouns
  4	Errors in Using Pronouns
  5	Errors in Case
  6	Errors in Using Verbs
  7	Errors arising from the confusion of Adjectives and Adverbs
  8	Errors in Using the Predicate Adjective
  9	Errors in Using Adverbs
  10	Errors in Using Modifying Elements
  11	Errors in Using Prepositions
  12	Errors in Using Conjunctions
  13	Errors in Making Comparisons
  14	Errors in Punctuation
  15	Redundancies
  16	Style
  17	Broad and Vague Words
  18	Miscellaneous Errors in Usage