Word Trippers
Word Trippers

Author: Barbara McNichol

Publisher: Barbara McNichol

Published: 2011-03-22

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 1460970160

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Do pesky pairings like imply vs. infer, accept vs. except, convince vs. persuade trip you up? How can you prevent these mixed-up spellings and confusing meanings from affecting (or is it effecting?) your writing? Getting them wrong compromises your ability to convey your message clearly and precisely. It can blemish your credibility in your marketplace, even damage your valued reputation among your peers. You're risking a lot! You're wise to use a word choice quide to make sure you're choosing the right word every time. Word Trippers does exactly that and more. It gives you an easy-to-search tripper-tracking source for selecting the perfect word when it matters most. And the good news? It's now in paperback!

Word Trippers 2nd Edition
Word Trippers 2nd Edition

Author: Barbara McNichol

Publisher: Mullins Creative

Published: 2013-12-29

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 1939614228

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Now in its 2nd edition, this fresh word choice guide features 390+ pesky pairings whose meanings are conveyed at a glance (or is it a glimpse?). It lets you quickly answer questions such as: * Should you use "fewer" or "less" when counting things? * When is "that" used instead of "which" in a sentence? * Can "famous" and "notorious" be interchanged? * Do "convince" and "persuade" mean the same thing? With this reference at hand, you won't ever embarrass yourself or confuse your readers again. So don't waste (or is it waist?) time wondering which word is best. Word Trippers makes it easy to choose the perfect word when it really matters!