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An Easy and Lucid Guide to a Knowledge of English Grammar, Containing the Principles and Rules of the Language, Conformed to the Best Modern Usages a Philosophic Exposition of the Derivation and Original Meaning of Words (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Excerpt from An Easy and Lucid Guide to a Knowledge of English Grammar, Containing the Principles and Rules of the Language, Conformed to the Best Modern Usages a Philosophic Exposition of the Derivation and Original Meaning of Words
It will be perceived that the present work differs from most others, in many Of its definitions. The author, in much deference to his predecessors, thinks he is warranted in his innovations. The principal use Of grammar distinctions, in his humble opinion, is to make a foundation, Upon which, to base rules Of Syntax. Distinctions which are not useful in this respect, especially if not correct, should be discarded. And this is the principle assumed, in generalizing and con densing the distinctions. A, an, and the, are classed with the adjectives. This, however, has been done, by many modern writers. If the definition of an article is correct.
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- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1330167449
- ISBN 13 9781330167441
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages208
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