A Desk-Book of Errors in English
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A Desk-Book of Errors in English is by Frank H. Vizetelly and includes notes on colloquialisms and slang to be avoided in conversation. An entry says acceptance and acceptation are terms sometimes used interchangeably but incorrectly so. The entry for accident and injury says an accident is that which happens without known or assignable cause or without deliberate intention, while an injury is a hurt that causes physical or mental pain.
The text says accord should not be used for give. The text says you accord honor where honor is individually due, but award a medal to a victor out of many (actual or possible) contestants. An entry on the phrases Indeed and Is that so says Indeed expresses surprise, while Is that so, like you don't say, implies disbelief.
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- Frank H. Vizetelly
- Pages
- 132
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- English
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