by David Firnberg (Author)
Spelling in English is a confusing business, with numerous irregular inflections, alternative spellings, foreign borrowings, Americanisms and so on. Cassell's Spelling Dictionary is a comprehensive but clear guide to the trickiest words in common usage, including technical, slang and foreign words. It provides notes on common spelling pitfalls, helpful glosses to indicate variant and inflected forms, and demonstrates the all-important correct use of the apostrophe.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Edition: 6th Revised edition
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Published: 08 Aug 2002
ISBN 10: 0304361194
ISBN 13: 9780304361199
Book Overview: Features irregular inflections, plurals and comparative forms Includes technical words, slang words and foreign words Gives capsule definitions to distinguish easily confusable words, e.g. 'principal' and 'principle' Offers guidance on common errors and spelling rules