The practical grammar [electronic resource] : or, an easy way to understand English. In which The Rules are laid down in a Manner entirely New; and the Whole rendered so easy, familiar, and entertaining, that a Child of only Eight Years of Age may be perfectly initiated into a Knowledge of the English Tongue, with the greatest Expedition and Pleasure. To which is added, a poetical epitome of grammar, for the help of memory. With a supplement, Containing Examples of bad English to be turned into good, with the good opposite, in order to illustrate every Rule of Syntax, or the Composition of Sentences; and A Short english grammar, upon the plan of the Latin, for the Use of such as are designed for the Study of that Language. Throughout the Whole, whatever is New is delivered in an easy, agreeable Manner; and what was before known, is placed in a Light quite new and amusing. By Thomas Smetham, Master of the Academy at Southgate, and late Master of the Boarding School at Ponder's End.