This book is an attempt to satisfy the needs of all those who use English especially journalists by definition and also all persons who work in the media as producers, writers, announcers, programme officers and readers. It is aimed at benefiting all persons connected with the media by employment other than the technical personnel. Specifically, the book is therefore primarily aimed at helping such persons as reporters, the rewrite men or sub-editors, feature writers or editors. Even news casters or readers may also find it useful. By the media therefore is meant the newspaper, magazines, radio and television. It may also be useful to film producers and actors who use English as their tool except if there is the need or deliberate cause to deviate from the normal usage.