Misadventures in the English Language

By Caroline Taggart

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 piscetarian. 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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1782436472
• ISBN13: 9781782436478
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.2" x 7.9"