Word: Right Word Wrong
About 100 pages of exercises graded by difficulty and organized by topic, function, or grammar. Key Categories of Errors Addressed
Roughly 200 pages covering examples and explanations for approximately 5,000 words that are often misused or confused.
" Right Word, Wrong Word " primarily refers to a popular reference and practice book by , first published by Longman in 1994 . It is designed to help intermediate to advanced English learners overcome common errors and "false friends" that lead to confusing or misused language. Overview of the Book Right Word Wrong Word
Using a word that sounds similar to the intended one but is completely out of context (e.g., saying "supposably" instead of "supposedly").
Similar words within English that have distinct meanings, such as the difference between rob , steal , and burgle . About 100 pages of exercises graded by difficulty
Misuse of high-frequency words like get and enjoy or modal verbs like must vs. had to . Practical Application for Learners
Relying on software that corrects spelling but changes the word to one that is contextually incorrect. It is designed to help intermediate to advanced
The text focuses on words and structures that are frequently confused by learners of English. It is divided into two main parts: