Field Marion. Spell Well - Boost Your Word Power and Your Confidence

Second edition - How To Books, 2005 - 144 pages.
ISBN: 9781648030978
English spelling is extremely complex because it owes so much to other languages. There are rules but unfortunately there are just as many exceptions to the rules. This book has been written in an attempt to help you sort out the problems. It gives examples of spelling variations and lists of frequently misspelled words as well as providing you with some fascinating background information on the origin of certain words.
There are chapters on forming plurals, hyphenating words, using apostrophes and discovering homophones - words that sound the same but are spelt differently. There are also chapters dealing with the dictionary and the thesaurus - both indispensable tools for anyone who wishes to improve his or her spelling. Finally you will find a chapter on American spelling and one on jargon and slang.
At the end of most chapters there are exercises to help you practise what you have learnt. Suggested answers are given at the back of the book. It is hoped this hook will be indispensable for those who wish to master English spelling.