Essentials of English Grammar (Classic Reprint): For the Use of Schools: For the Use of Schools (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Whitney, William Dwight

 
9781332814206: Essentials of English Grammar (Classic Reprint): For the Use of Schools: For the Use of Schools (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book establishes the base fundamentals of English grammar, teaching readers to understand and apply its rules to their own speech and writing. The author emphasizes that grammar is not a set of laws imposed on language, but rather an organized collection of observations and rules that help us make sense of and use language effectively. Beginning with the simple sentence and building up to more complex constructions, the book covers topics such as nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. By understanding how these elements work together, readers learn to express themselves clearly, concisely, and grammatically, enhancing their overall communication skills in the process.

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About the Author

The late William Dwight Whitney was Professor of Sanskrit at Yale University, Knight of the Prussian Orden Pour le Merite, Corresponding Member of the Academie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres of the Institute of France, etc., and Editor-in-Chief of "The Century Dictionary: An Encyclopedic Lexicon of the English Language".

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