A New Guide to the English Tongue: In Five PartsS. Babcock, 1840 |
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... sentences . OF SENTENCES . Q. What is a sentence ? A. Words duly joined together in construction , make a sertence ; as , pride is a remarkable sin . Q. What things are necessary for the true writing and read- ing of sentences ? A ...
... sentences . OF SENTENCES . Q. What is a sentence ? A. Words duly joined together in construction , make a sertence ; as , pride is a remarkable sin . Q. What things are necessary for the true writing and read- ing of sentences ? A ...
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... sentence . Q. Which is the mark of interrogation ? A. The note of interrogation is ( ? ) Q. What is the use of this note ? A. To show the reader when a question is asked . Q. Give an example . A. What is the use of this book ? Q. Which ...
... sentence . Q. Which is the mark of interrogation ? A. The note of interrogation is ( ? ) Q. What is the use of this note ? A. To show the reader when a question is asked . Q. Give an example . A. What is the use of this book ? Q. Which ...
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... sentence . Q. How many kind of sentences are there ? A. Two ; simple and compound . Q. What is a simple sentence ? A. It is that wherein there is but one verb , and one nomina- tive word of the subject , either expressed or understood ...
... sentence . Q. How many kind of sentences are there ? A. Two ; simple and compound . Q. What is a simple sentence ? A. It is that wherein there is but one verb , and one nomina- tive word of the subject , either expressed or understood ...
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