Better Spelling in 30 Minutes a Day

by Harry H. Crosby, Robert W. Emery

Overview

Become a stellar speller with these self-tests, exercises, examples, and tips for spotting errors quickly!

Do you use the dictionary more than you think you should? Are the business memos you write filled with embarrassing spelling mistakes? Have you received low grades on papers because of poor spelling? Starting with diagnostic exercises to help you understand your trouble spots, this easy-to-use book not only teaches you how to avoid misspellings, but also sharpens your skills so you can recognize spelling errors right away. You can write clean, clear English, improve your grades, and increase your chances of finding a new or better job. Learn about:

• Phonics and spelling
• Three major rules
• Prefixes, suffixes, and apostrophes
• Proofreading
• Spelling proper nouns and place names
• The most commonly confused words
• Staying up-to-date as the English language evolves, and more

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781601637116
Publisher:	Red Wheel/Weiser
Publication date:	06/23/2023
Series:	Better English
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	191
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Harry H. Crosby, a navigator flying B-17 bombers with the “Bloody 100th” Bomb Group of the US Eighth Air Force during World War II, was one of the few survivors from the legendary unit, which flew missions almost daily against strategic targets all over Europe. For his service, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, and Croix de Guerre, among many other honors.

Crosby was born in North Dakota in 1919 and raised in Iowa. He received his Masters from the University of Iowa and his PhD from Stanford University. He was a professor of rhetoric at Boston University until his retirement in 1984. In addition to A Wing and a Prayer, Crosby authored and coauthored multiple textbooks on college writing. Drawing upon his combined military and university experience, he developed curriculum at the US Air Force Academy. Crosby died in Massachusetts in 2010.

Table of Contents

1. Diagnostics, 2. Proofreading, 3. Three Major Rules, 4. Words Commonly Confused, 5. Beginnings, Endings, and Apostrophes, 6. Phonics, 7. Outlaws, 8. Finishing Touches.