Book excerpt: The Ultimate Book of Common Errors lists the mistakes most of us inadvertently make while speaking or writing English and tells us how to avoid them. From awkward usage of words and errors in parts of speech to easily confused words and common grammatical errors, this book will tell you exactly where you go wrong. Particularly useful for students and professionals, this book will also be useful for everyone who wants to master the art of speaking correct English. In this book you will find: - Examples of incorrect or inappropriate usage of words and the corrections needed - Explanations for the mistakes and how to avoid them - Comparison between easily confused words - Useful idioms for every situation