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English Spelling Edward Carney

English Spelling By Edward Carney

English Spelling by Edward Carney


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Summary

English Spelling explores the rules and conventions on which present-day English spelling is based.

English Spelling Summary

English Spelling by Edward Carney

English Spelling explores the rules and conventions on which present-day English spelling is based.
This Language Workbook:
* Examines how speech-sounds map onto each other
* Explores the extent to which words sound identical or look identical
* Analyzes various kinds of spelling mistakes
* Looks at the main differences between American and British spelling
* Shows how and why the names of people and places may vary from expected spelling conventions
* Deals with the punctuation of words by apostrophes, hyphens and capitalisation
* Considers several possible approaches to spelling reform

English Spelling Reviews

`This is a desperately needed book, explaining clearly the relationship between English pronunciation and spelling and showing the underlying irregularities which are the cause of spelling mistakes. It is an invaluable resource for every student of English.' - Jamal Ardehali, Glasgow University

About Edward Carney

Edward Carney

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Speaking and Writing; Chapter 2 Finding Phonemes; Chapter 3 Long and Short Vowel Pairs; Chapter 4 Marking Vowel Length; Chapter 5 Complications in Length Marking; Chapter 6 Some Consonant Spellings; Chapter 7 Some Vowel Spellings; Chapter 8 Look-Alikes and Sound-Alikes; Chapter 9 Sound-Alike Affixes; Chapter 10 The Spelling of Names; Chapter 11 Rules and Mistakes; Chapter 12 More Than Letters; Chapter 13 American and British Spelling; Chapter 14 Spelling Reform;

Additional information

GOR002868822
9780415161091
0415161096
English Spelling by Edward Carney
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
1997-07-03
108
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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