Download or read book The Basics of English Usage written by Wynford Hicks and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-06-02 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Should I say "He is taller than I" or "He is taller than me?" Do you spell it "blond" or "blonde"? If you’ve ever been stopped in your tracks by questions like these, then this book is for you. A complete pocket guide to the ins and outs of everyday English, The Basics of English Usage will tell you all you need to know about such topics as: correct spelling good grammar and style punctuation and how to use it problem words that everyone gets wrong. Including guides to further reading and online resources, The Basics of English Usage is an indispensable survival guide for anyone wanting to improve their writing and communication.