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A practical new grammar, with exercises of bad English [electronic resource] : Or, An easy guide to...

A practical new grammar, with exercises of bad English [electronic resource] : Or, An easy guide to...

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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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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.

Publisher

London : Printed for A. Millar, W. Law, and R. Cater; and for Wilson and Spence, York, M,DCC,LXXXIX. [1789]

Uniform title

New grammar, with exercises of bad English.

Date

M,DCC,LXXXIX. [1789]

Record Identifier

74VKDAjZ2odM

MMS ID

991019068719702626

Language

English

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Physical content

192p. ; 12°.

Publication information

Publisher

London : Printed for A. Millar, W. Law, and R. Cater; and for Wilson and Spence, York, M,DCC,LXXXIX. [1789]

Edition

A new edition, englarged and much improved.

Place of Publication

England

Date Published

M,DCC,LXXXIX. [1789]

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Access Conditions

Available for use in the Library. Available from home to registered NSW residents.

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Full title

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...

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General note

First published as 'A new grammar, with exercises of bad English'.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Titlepage in red and black.

Citation / References Note

ESTC T224861.

Additional physical form availability note

Also available in microfilm held offsite at RAV/FM4/51.

Reproduction note

Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.

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74VKDAjZ2odM

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKDAjZ2odM

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MMS ID

991019068719702626