TY - BOOK AU - Allen,R.E. TI - How to write better English T2 - Penguin writers' guides SN - 0141016760 U1 - 425 PY - 2005/// CY - London PB - Penguin Books KW - English language KW - Grammar N1 - Includes index; Pt. 1. Words: the building blocks of language -- Pt. 2. Building sentences -- Pt. 3. What words mean -- Pt. 4. The social side of language -- Pt. 5. Problem hitlist N2 - The Penguin Writers' Guides series provides authoritative, succinct and easy-to-follow guidance on specific aspects of written English. Whether you need to brush up your skills or get to grips with something for the first time, these invaluable Guides will help you find the best way to get your message across clearly and effectively. This essential guide covers the key rules - and pitfalls of written and spoken grammar. It covers such areas as the building blocks of language, common errors and misconceptions, choosing the right level of expression, the differences between British and American English, and political correctness ER -