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Common Errors in English Usage

by Paul Brians

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Mixed-up, mangled expressions; foreign-language faux pas; confused and confusing terms; commonly mispronounced words-they're all explained in this useful guide. Book jacket.

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Paul Brians is Professor Emeritus of English at Washington State University

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Languages: English, Indonesian
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ISBNs: 3
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Published: 2003
Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 421.1
LCC: PE1464 .B75

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