This book looks at some of the controversial aspects of English usage grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation and tries to assess what matters and what doesn’t. Looking at why it pays to be precise in punctuation the hackneyed examples of ‘Let’s eat Grandma and “Eats, Shoots and Leaves” show how a comma can make all the difference why tautologies are simply annoying; and how corporate speak can actually mean nothing at all; this book covers the aspects of the English language that could leave you with cause for concern. It also considers where we are now, appraising the invention of new words from kidult to piscatorial. By turns an explanation of the rules, a rant against gobbledygook and other modern horrors, this book will aid you in avoiding embarrassing clichés and jargon, and help you put your words in the right places.

Author: CAROLINE TAGGART

ISBN:9781782436478
ISBN: 9781782436478
Publisher: MICHAEL O’MARA BOOKS LIMITED
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Author: CAROLINE TAGGART