Dictionary of Problem Words and Expressions

by Shaw

A brief guide to more effective writing and speaking accompanies an alphabetical arrangement of problem words and expressions which are described, discussed, and illustrated with examples of actual usage.

Genres: Reference, Language, Writing, Nonfiction, Linguistics, Dictionaries

369 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1975

Reviews

[Sigo Paolini]

If you ever wondered when to use e.g. vs ie, if or whether or how to use also and also, or what's a double genitive, and why everyone likes publicity but not notriety, though I agree with PT Barnum that there is no such thing as "bad publicity", Harry tells you. So you wil know i.e. is id est or "that is" while e.g. is example. Meticulously written, but not scrupluous.

[Doug Page]

i.e, the past tense of 'prove' is 'proved'; the past participle is 'proved' or 'proven'.