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The Everything Dictionary of Misspellings: An easy-to-use guide for perfect spelling - every time! (Everything Series)
The Everything Dictionary of Misspellings An easytouse guide for perfect spelling every time - Everything Series Author:David Hatcher, Jane Mallison English spelling is often inconsistent, irregular, and (some say) insane. And?as many have learned the hard way?spellcheckers don?t always help. In fact, they sometimes hurt. Most writers have gaps in their spelling ability and need help from time to time. This easy-to-use dictionary gives you instant access to the correct spelling of more than ... more »25,000 words, organized with speed and convenience in mind. Also provided are spelling tips, suggestions, and rules?as well as some all-important exceptions to those rules. Scattered throughout are quick tips and memory hooks, like:
?The vacuum,? she said, ?is for my husband to use (two Us) around the house.?
Most words ending in a ?seed? sound are spelled ?-cede? or ?-ceed,? but one word ends in ?-sede.? You could say the rule for spelling this word supersedes the other rules.
Dyeing (changing color) is an exception to the rule ?Drop a final ?e? before adding ?ing?.? Other exceptions include shoeing, hoeing, and fleeing.
Whether you?re writing a cover letter for a new job, a progress report for work, or a newspaper article, you will be confident that your good writing won?t be marred by bad spelling. This dictionary takes the guesswork out of spelling and helps you make a good impression on your readers.« less