Deviant Usage And Confusing Words by Gordon Senanu Kwame Adika

This book is an exciting and illuminating quick to the use of English which everyone must have. it contains useful and original information, practical and everyday examples, insightful explanations and authentic exercise to help you to build and rebuild your confidence in using English.

CONTENTS:
Part One: Grammar and Usage
1. British or American English?
2. Is it a 'global world' or a 'globalized world' ?
3. Which is correct: 'declared the meeting open/opened'?
4. Tribe or Ethnicity?
5. What is the difference between 'life history' and 'life story'?
6. Money Talks
7. Chop-Chop
8. Catch-22
9. Touch Wood
10. Go to Pieces
11. Ring Road
12. Rack Your Brains!
13. Do I mean every two months or twice a month?
14. 'Paper' and 'Papers': When do we use the plural form?
15. Should we shun 'impact' as a verb?