A practical new grammar, with exercises of bad English [electronic resource] : 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.
1789
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A practical new grammar, with exercises of bad English [electronic resource] : 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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New grammar, with exercises of bad English
Edition
A new edition, englarged and much improved.
Publication Details
London : Printed for A. Millar, W. Law, and R. Cater; and for Wilson and Spence, York, M,DCC,LXXXIX. [1789]
Place of Publication or Printing
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Language
English
Description
192p. ; 12⁰.
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Titlepage in red and black.
First published as 'A new grammar, with exercises of bad English'.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
First published as 'A new grammar, with exercises of bad English'.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
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English Short Title Catalog, T224861.
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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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