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Basic Spelling
Michael Temple

Paperback
RRP: £8.99
ISBN: 9780719570261
ISBN-10: 0719570263

Published: 09/11/1995
Extent: 124 pages
Illustrations: line drawings

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Summary:
This text is an introduction to the basic rules of spelling with examples, exercises and activities. It is designed for those re-taking examinations or hoping to improve their communication skills for qualification and employment purposes.;It starts with a self-assessment questionnaire to establish user's strengths and weaknesses and guide him/her to appropriate chapters. Subsequent chapters tackle various types of spelling conventions with each chapter including examples taken from everyday sources and a range of realistic checkpoint exercises and activities. A chapter of further activities gives additional opportunities for practice and revision. A checklist of the 250 most commonly misspelled words is provided, as are the answers to exercises and activities where appropriate.

Table of Contents:
Introduction: Why does spelling matter?
general strategies
terms you need to know
self-assessment questionnaire. Words oftern confused
pronounciation as a help to spelling
pronunciation and spelling - differences
using a dictionary
word families
prefixes - choosing the right beginning
to double or not to double?
adverbs - -ly and other endings
choosing the right ending
plurals - spelling changes when there's more than one
endings checklist
punctuation and spelling
250 key words
further activities. Answers to checkpoint exercises and activities.

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