How Long to Read Mind the Gaffe!

How Long Does it Take to Read Mind the Gaffe!?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 19 minutes to read Mind the Gaffe! by R. L. Trask

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

A linguist with attitude, R. L. Trask was a steadfast soldier in the never-ending War of Words, fighting the good fight for standard written English. Revered for its insight and legendary for its "cheek," Trask's Mind the Gaffe! is an indispensable guidebook for wordsmiths and language mavens of every stripe, providing safe passage through the ubiquitous minefields of improper usage. Artiste: This pretentious word . . . commonly means "fraud pretending to be an artist." Don't use it unless you mean to be insulting. Amoral, Immoral: An amoral person is one who does not know the difference between right and wrong. An immoral person knows the difference but does wrong anyway. Reaction: A reaction is a sudden and spontaneous response to a stimulus, such as jumping, shrieking, or fainting. The word is not properly used as a fancy word for any kind of considered response. If you circulate a policy document, you can ask others for their opinions, or for their criticisms, but do not ask them for their reactions unless you hope to hear responses like "I burst into uncontrollable laughter."

How long is Mind the Gaffe!?

Mind the Gaffe! by R. L. Trask is 314 pages long, and a total of 79,756 words.

This makes it 106% the length of the average book. It also has 97% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Mind the Gaffe! Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 15 minutes to read Mind the Gaffe! aloud.

What Reading Level is Mind the Gaffe!?

Mind the Gaffe! is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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