Grammar And Composition: For Common Schools (1886)

By Eliphalet Oram Lyte

Book Overview

Grammar And Composition: For Common Schools (1886) is a comprehensive textbook written by Eliphalet Oram Lyte, which covers the fundamental principles of English grammar and composition. The book is designed for students in common schools, and it provides a thorough understanding of the English language, including its structure, syntax, and usage.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a specific aspect of grammar and composition. The first section deals with the parts of speech, including nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. The second section discusses sentence structure, including subject-verb agreement, sentence types, and sentence fragments.The third section covers punctuation, including the use of commas, semicolons, colons, and other punctuation marks. The fourth section focuses on spelling and vocabulary, including the use of prefixes, suffixes, and root words.The fifth section deals with composition, including the writing process, organization, and style. The book also includes numerous exercises and examples to help students apply the concepts they have learned.Overall, Grammar And Composition: For Common Schools (1886) is a valuable resource for students and teachers alike, providing a comprehensive guide to the English language and its usage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165379961
• ISBN13: 9781165379965
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"