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.
1789
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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.
Uniform title
New grammar, with exercises of bad English
Edition
A new edition, englarged and much improved.
Created/published
London : Printed for A. Millar, W. Law, and R. Cater; and for Wilson and Spence, York, M,DCC,LXXXIX. [1789]
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192 p. ; 12mo.
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Titlepage in red and black.
First published as 'A new grammar, with exercises of bad English'.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
Titlepage in red and black.
First published as 'A new grammar, with exercises of bad English'.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
Reproduction
Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009.
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Not in Alston.
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English Short Title Catalog (ESTC), T224861
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
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