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Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
©2016.
Language
English
Description
"For word nerds and grammar geeks, an illustrated guide to the most commonly mispronounced words, along with their correct pronunciations and pithy forays into their fascinating etymologies and histories of use and misuse. With wit and good humor, this handy little book not only saves us from sticky linguistic situations but also provides fascinating cocktail-party-ready anecdotes. Entries reveal how to pronounce boatswain like an old salt on the...
3) The big book of beastly mispronunciations: the complete opinionated guide for the careful speaker
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
"The Pronunciation Pairs, Second Edition, Student's Book has updated dialogs, which include current and useful vocabulary. Hundreds of simple, clear illustrations help students understand the dialogs and vocabulary. An audio CD with selections from the complete class audio program is included in the back of the Student's Book" "--Provided by publisher.
17) Read it!
Publisher
EBSCO Industries
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
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Provides adapted material to facilitate research and understanding for readers of all ages who have a basic foundation in English literacy. Access articles and reference sources covering science, math, history, culture, civics, literature, and life skills topics, while developing reading and study skills. Also provides quizzes (with answers) and other educator resources for students and teachers.
Features and functionality include: intuitive interface...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Turning the traditional idea of an alphabet book on its head, P is for Pterodactyl is perfect for anyone who has ever been stumped by silent letters or confused by absurd homophones. This whimsical, unique book takes silent letter entries like "K is for Knight" a step further with "The noble knight's knife nicked the knave's knee." Lively illustrations provide context clues, and alliterative words help readers navigate text like "a bright white gnat...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks eXplore, an imprint of Sourcebooks Kids
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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Description
You can't believe everything you hear! Did you know that a single word can have many different meanings? Sometimes two words that sound alike can be spelled completely differently! Ptolemy the Pterodactyl is back to show us all how absurd and fun language can be when homophones, homonyms, and tricky punctuation are at play.
Author
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
©2021.
Language
English
Description
"Perhaps you're reading a book and stop to puzzle over absurd spelling rules, or you hear someone talking and get stuck on an expression, or your kid quizzes you on homework. Suddenly you ask yourself, "Wait, why do we do it this way?" You think about it, try to explain it, and keep running into walls. It doesn't conform to logic. It doesn't work the way you'd expect it to. There doesn't seem to be any rule at all. In Highly Irregular, Arika Okrent...
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