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Basic Spelling (Basic S.) ISBN: 0719570263 ISBN13: 9780719570261 Basic Spelling (Basic S.) By: Michael Temple Publisher: Hodder Murray Format: Paperback Our Price: 8.99

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.


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.


Brief Description:

This is an introduction to the basic rules of spelling with examples, exercises and activities. It starts with a self-assessment questionnaire to establish user's strengths and weaknesses and guide him/her to appropriate chapters. Subsequent chapters tackle types of spelling conventions.

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