May I quote you on that? : a guide to grammar and usage /

"We all use language in different ways, depending on the situations we find ourselves in. In formal contexts we are usually expected to use a formal level of Standard English-the English codified in grammars, usage guides, and dictionaries. In May I Quote You on That? Stephen Spector offers a n...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Spector, Stephen, 1946- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, [2015]
Temas:
1900-1999
English language > Usage > History > 20th century.
English language > Usage.
English language > Grammar.
Figures of speech > History > 20th century.
Quotations > Humor.
English language > History > 20th century.
Citations > Humour.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Grammar & Punctuation.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > General.
English language
English language > Grammar
English language > Usage
Figures of speech
Quotations
History
Humor
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • What is Standard English, and who gets to decide what's proper English today?
  • Some really basic grammar terms
  • Tricky words, usage, and grammar
  • Tricky words of the twentieth century and today
  • Look-alikes
  • Plurals.

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