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It IS desired that the rules and examples here collected in compact form may prove valuable in suggestion and useful for reference to students of English in high schools, colleges and offices; and to all whose professions or occupations demand readiness in correct expression by spoken and written phrase. In the main, rules commonly observed in practice are not included. An at tempt has been made to include rules that are often violated; that settle doubtful points; that provide for fine distinctions. Blank pages and spaces are left so that students may insert rules and illustrations of peculiar personal value.
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Excerpt from English Composition Compilation of Standard Rules and Usage "One of the greatest of all faults in speaking and writing is this: the using of many words to say little." - Cobbett. "The station of a syllable may cloud the judgment of a council." - De Quincey. "The first valuable power in a reasonable mind, one would say, is the power of plain statement, or the power to receive things as they befall, and to transfer the picture of them to another mind unaltered." - Emerson. "After all, the chief stimulus of good style is to possess a full, rich, complex matter to grapple with." - Pater. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive guide to the English language's grammatical and stylistic conventions. Drawing from trusted sources like The MLA Handbook, this guide instructively covers punctuation, grammar, spelling, and the many grammatical constructions that define standard English usage. Throughout, the author provides numerous examples and offers ample space for practice, making the book an effective teaching tool both inside and outside of a classroom setting. This practical text empowers readers to hone their communication and composition skills for clear and effective writing. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330480021_0
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