A practical new grammar, with exercises of bad English Or, An easy guide to speaking and writing the English language properly and correctly. Containing I. Orthography, or true spelling; which treats of the sound; and uses of the several letters in all positions; of the division of words into syllables; and the use of points. II. Prosody, or the art of pronouncing syllables in words truly; with tables of words properly accented. III. Etymology, or the kinds of words; which explains the several parts of speech; their derivations and different endings's change and likeness to one another. IV. Syntax, or construction; which teaches how to connect words aright in a sentence or sentences. To which is added a curious and useful appendix. By A. Fisher
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London
Printed for A. Millar, W. Law, and R. Cater; and for Wilson and Spence, York
1789, M,DCC,LXXXIX. [1789]
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| Edition: | A new edition, englarged and much improved |
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| Collection: | Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Item Description: | English Short Title Catalog, T224861. - First published as 'A new grammar, with exercises of bad English'. - Reproduction of original from British Library. - Titlepage in red and black |
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| Physical Description: | Online-Ressource (192p) 12° |