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Eats, Shites & Leaves: Crap English And How To Use It

Eats, Shites & Leaves: Crap English And How To Use It

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Here is the long-awaited antidote to those pedants out there who insist on pointing out every single misuse of both written and spoken English. The English language is an ever-changing and complex thing, and for every English language "stickler" who never misspeaks there is somebody who is bamboozled and befuddled by grammatical trapdoors, puzzled by punctuation, and who spells words with diabolical inaccuracy. Featuring highlights such as ambiguous ads (Why not have the kids shot for Easter, or have a family portrait taken?), dangling modifiers (She slipped on the ice and apparently her legs went in separate directions in early December.), and senseless statements (With half the race gone, there is half the race still to go.), this humorous guide brings to light the prevalence of absent apostrophes, ghastly grammar, suspect sentences, rambling repetitiveness, insane instructions, and quirky quotations in society today.

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ISBN13: 9781843172741
ISBN10: 1843172747
Language: English
Publisher: Michael O'mara
Publication Year: 2008
Format: Paperback

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    A humorous guide to English language quirks and errors.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're someone who loves language but gets amused or bewildered by its oddities, this book offers a hilarious look at common misuse and confusion in English. It makes grammar accessible and entertaining, perfect for those who enjoy a witty take on everyday language blunders. You'll find yourself smiling at the quirks that make English wonderfully unique.

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