The Cassell Guide to Common Errors in English

Published 1997. Creases the length of the spine, other minor signs of secondhand wear.

An informed and wide-ranging guide to common pitfalls, mistakes and misunderstandings in spoken and written English. It looks at hundreds of words that are frequently used incorrectly or inappropriately; explores everyday grammatical errors; clarifies questions of usage, syntax and style; and draws on examples from contemporary newspapers, magazines and radio programmes.