English Exercises, Adapted to Murray's English Grammar; Consisting of Exercises in Parsing, Instances of False Orthography, Violations of the Rules of Syntax, Defects in Punctuation, and Violations of the Rules Respecting Perspicuous and Accurate Writing (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. 1814. Excerpt: ... PART III. Exercises In Syntax. CHAP. I. Containing instances of false Syntax, disposed under the particular Rules. RULE I. A verb must agree with its nominative case, in number and person: as "I learn;" "Thou art improved;" " The birds sing." Grammar, p. 139. Key, p. 18. Disappointments sinks the heart of man; but the renewal of hope give consolation. The smiles that encourage severity of judgment, hides malice and insincerity. He dare not act contrary to his instructions. Fifty pounds of. wheat contains forty pounds of flour. The mechanism of clocks and watches, were totally unknown a few centuries ago. The number of the inhabitants of Great Britain and Ireland, do not exceed sixteen millions. Nothing but vain and foolish pursuits delight some persons. A variety of pleasing objects charm the eye. So much both of ability and merit are seldom found. In the conduct of Parmenio a mixture of wisdom and folly were very conspicuous. He is an author of more credit than Plutarch, or any other that write lives too hastily. The inquisitive and curious is generally talkative. Great pains has been taken to reconcile the parties. I am sorry to say it, but there was more equivocators than one. The sincere is always esteemed. Has the goods been sold to advantage? and did thou embrace the proper season There is many occasions in life, in which silence and simplicity is true wisdom. The generous never recounts minutely the actions they have done; nor the prudent, those they will do. He need not proceed in such haste. The business that related to ecclesiastical meetings, matters and persons, were to be ordered according to the king's direction. In him were happily blended true dignity with softness of manners. The support of so many of his relations, were a heavy tax upon ...