Confusable Words (Collins Cobuild English Guides, Book 4): Bk. 4 - Softcover

Carpenter, Edwin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0003705625 ISBN 13: 9780003705621

Publisher: Collins Cobuild, 1993

Synopsis

Derived from the COBUILD database, each book in this series provides clear and detailed explanations, supported by numerous English examples, on specific areas of English. Integrated language activity work reinforces the reference material, checking understanding and exploiting important vocabulary and usage. They are in a pocket format, and include an answer key. This book covers over 800 common words, contrasting entries dealing with meaning and usage. Grammar notes on particular points of difficulty and related words of interest are also covered.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

4: CONFUSABLE WORDS

'Collins COBUILD English Guides' provide extensive information on specific areas of today's English, using the evidence from 'The Bank of English' to select what is really important.

This book is suitable for students from intermediate level upwards, and for teachers of English. It offers unique coverage of over 900 common words that are often confused by learners of English of all nationalities.

· Over 900 confusable words covered
· Differences in meaning and usage clearly explained
· Grammar notes clarify particular areas of difficulty
· American and British differences covered
· Related words of interest also featured
· Approximatley 2500 real examples

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins Cobuild
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0003705625
• ISBN 13: 9780003705621
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240