A Homonym/Homophone Quick Reference Book
A homophone is a word that sounds the same as other words, but has a different meaning. The computer will not correct you if you spell b-u-y when you should write b-y-e. The computer sees it as a correct word.
There are hundreds of homophone words in the English language. This reference guide will allow you to look up the words side-by-side with their meanings, so the proper word you intended to use will be correctly used.
Example: bait or bate - bait (lure), bate (restrain). Chute or shoot - chute (slide), shoot (let fly).
Desert or dessert - desert (barren area, leave) dessert (sweet food).
Also included in this QUICK REFERENCE book is; Life's most pressing questions, How come and Did you know?
Life's most pressing questions and Did you know?, are fun things added for the readers interest. Example: Why is it that people say they "slept like a baby" when babies wake up all through the night? If you are a snail, it is said that you can sleep for three years. I wonder if those three years are considered a snails "teen" years?
How Come?, is about the thousands of words in the English language that have several meanings. Example: FIRST... I'm going to put you FIRST (importance) on my list to receive an award for doing such a great job. It FIRST (appearance, vision) came to me in a dream. He is the FIRST (authority) Captain. I'm the FIRST (proficient) person to write and publish this type of book.
THEREFORE...THE SECRETS ABOUT THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARE REVEALED WITHIN THIS BOOK.
Please read the book review from San Francisco Book Review. http://www.sanfranciscobookreview.com/bookreview/reference
Book Review by Angie Mangino
The Secrets About The English Language
Whata {What do} Ewe {You} “Mean” Bye {By} That?
By Sondra Smith
Campbell Copy Center
2009
Reviewed by Angie Mangino
Rating: 4 stars
The Secrets About The English Language is a reference book of often mis-used and mis-spelled words. However, unlike those boring lists American students get in school, this book presents the same, or more, information with an interesting twist that holds interest and helps retention.
Each letter has a section of these words, with each section housing “Life’s Most Pressing Questions” “How come?” and “Did you know?”
“Life’s Most Pressing Questions” holds humorous facts and play on words making the English language fun.
“How come?” is excellent by adding usage of some words in sentences to apply the words to understand them better. It’s by using language that we come to learn it.
“Did you know?” has interesting facts, including some grammar tips, as well as some fun play on words.
Many of the plays on words include American cultural references. They are excellent for Americans, but most likely confusing to those born and raised elsewhere. The conclusion with “Zat’s All Folks” ending the Z section, while a cute attempt, combines both an American cartoon saying with the change of the Z, ending a book that works well to dispel misunderstanding on a potentially confusing note. So, too, the sub title, “Whata {What do} Ewe {You} “Mean” Bye {By} That?” , while setting the tone of the book well, would start the reader off with less confusion if the correction was done for the full sentence, rather than word my word.
Overall, The Secrets About the English Language is an excellent reference book that increases comprehension and proper usage of the English language, definitely a welcome addition to every home’s library.
Angie Mangino, former book reviewer at Inscriptions Magazine, currently works as a freelance writer and reviewer. http://www.angiemangino.com
There are hundreds of homophone words in the English language. This reference guide will allow you to look up the words side-by-side with their meanings, so the proper word you intended to use will be correctly used.
Example: bait or bate - bait (lure), bate (restrain). Chute or shoot - chute (slide), shoot (let fly).
Desert or dessert - desert (barren area, leave) dessert (sweet food).
Also included in this QUICK REFERENCE book is; Life's most pressing questions, How come and Did you know?
Life's most pressing questions and Did you know?, are fun things added for the readers interest. Example: Why is it that people say they "slept like a baby" when babies wake up all through the night? If you are a snail, it is said that you can sleep for three years. I wonder if those three years are considered a snails "teen" years?
How Come?, is about the thousands of words in the English language that have several meanings. Example: FIRST... I'm going to put you FIRST (importance) on my list to receive an award for doing such a great job. It FIRST (appearance, vision) came to me in a dream. He is the FIRST (authority) Captain. I'm the FIRST (proficient) person to write and publish this type of book.
THEREFORE...THE SECRETS ABOUT THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARE REVEALED WITHIN THIS BOOK.
Please read the book review from San Francisco Book Review. http://www.sanfranciscobookreview.com/bookreview/reference
Book Review by Angie Mangino
The Secrets About The English Language
Whata {What do} Ewe {You} “Mean” Bye {By} That?
By Sondra Smith
Campbell Copy Center
2009
Reviewed by Angie Mangino
Rating: 4 stars
The Secrets About The English Language is a reference book of often mis-used and mis-spelled words. However, unlike those boring lists American students get in school, this book presents the same, or more, information with an interesting twist that holds interest and helps retention.
Each letter has a section of these words, with each section housing “Life’s Most Pressing Questions” “How come?” and “Did you know?”
“Life’s Most Pressing Questions” holds humorous facts and play on words making the English language fun.
“How come?” is excellent by adding usage of some words in sentences to apply the words to understand them better. It’s by using language that we come to learn it.
“Did you know?” has interesting facts, including some grammar tips, as well as some fun play on words.
Many of the plays on words include American cultural references. They are excellent for Americans, but most likely confusing to those born and raised elsewhere. The conclusion with “Zat’s All Folks” ending the Z section, while a cute attempt, combines both an American cartoon saying with the change of the Z, ending a book that works well to dispel misunderstanding on a potentially confusing note. So, too, the sub title, “Whata {What do} Ewe {You} “Mean” Bye {By} That?” , while setting the tone of the book well, would start the reader off with less confusion if the correction was done for the full sentence, rather than word my word.
Overall, The Secrets About the English Language is an excellent reference book that increases comprehension and proper usage of the English language, definitely a welcome addition to every home’s library.
Angie Mangino, former book reviewer at Inscriptions Magazine, currently works as a freelance writer and reviewer. http://www.angiemangino.com