English To-Day Volume 2; Intermediate (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1920 Excerpt: ... Proof: To prove which of the forms to use--/ or me, he or him, she or her, they or them--when two pronouns are used, omit one of them, and use the form which sounds correct when used alone. In writing or speaking of yourself with others, be sure to mention yourself last. Why? John and I. He and I. She and I. 10. SENTENCES WITH SUBJECTS OMITTED Frequently you find sentences in which there is no subject expressed. Such a sentence is "Keep off the grass." Who is to keep off the grass? In this text, you' will find many sentences in which there is no subject expressed. Such sentences are often used in writing rules for you to follow. You is the subject of the sentence, and the word you is omitted but it is understood. In the sentence, "Name all the words in the predicate," you know that you are to do the naming. The word you is not needed to make the sentence clear but it is the subject. The complete sentence would be, "You name all the words in the predicate." 1. What are the subjects of these sentences? 1. Drive slowly. 5. Stop--Look--Listen. 2. Watch your step. 6. Beg your pardon. 3. Go--7. Excuse me. 4. Look out for the cars. 8. Thank you. 2. In this book find five sentences in which the subject is omitted. Write these sentences and read them in class. 3. Write two health rules in which the subject you is understood. 4. Find three sentences in your arithmetic in which the subject you is understood. 11. THE PRONOUNS WHO--WHOM--WHAT--WHICH What is that? It is an observation balloon. Whom did you see? I saw John. Which did you choose? I chose the pink dress. Who came yesterday? My brother John came. Each of the words in heavy type stands for a noun. The nouns for which they stand are in the answers to questions. The pronouns who, whom, which, and what are used ...