English language - Composition and exercises
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A guide to the English tongue . In two parts. The First, proper for Beginners, shewing a natural and easy Method, to pronounce and express both common Words, and proper Names; in which particular Care is had to shew the Accent, for preventing vicious Pronunciation. The Second, for such as are advanced to some Ripeness of Judgment, containing Observations on the Sounds of Letters and Diphthongs: Rules for the true Division of Syllables, and the Use of Capitals, Stops, and Marks: With large Tables of Abbreviations, and Distinctions of Words; and several Alphabets of Copies for young Writers. To which is now added an appendix, containing many additional lessons, in Prose and Verse: First, in Words of one Syllable only; and then mixed with Words of two, three, four, five, six, and seven Syllables. By T. Dyche, Schoolmaster, at Stratford Bow.
Thomas DycheDate: Printed in the Year MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]- E-books
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A key to the exercises adapted to L. Murray's English grammar . By the author of the exercises.
Murray, Lindley, 1745-1826.Date: 1797- E-books
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The Secretary's guide, or, Young mans companion , in four parts. Part I. Contains directions for spelling, reading and writing true English, with true pronunciation. Part II. Arithmetick made easie ... Part III. The method of writing letters upon most subjects ... Part IV Contains a choice collection of bills of parcels, bills, bonds, letters of attorney ... profitable both for old and young to learn and know. The whole adorned with variety of other matters, as will appear by the contents.
Date: 1728- E-books
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A guide to the English tongue . In two parts. The First proper for Beginners, shewing a Natural and Easy Method to pronounce and express both Common Words, and Proper Names; in which particular Care is had to shew the Accent, for preventing Vitious Pronunciations. The Second, for such as are advanc'd to some Ripeness of Judgment, containing Observations on the Sounds of Letters and Diphthongs, Rules for the true Division of Syllables, and the Use of Capitals, Stops, and Marks, wirh large Tables of Abbreviations, and Distinctions of Words, and several Alphabets of Copies for Young Writers. By T. Dyche, Schoolmaster at Stratford-Bow.
Dyche, Thomas, d. ca. 1733.Date: 1731- E-books
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English exercises , adapted to the Grammar lately published by L. Murray; Consisting of Exemplifications of the Parts of Speech; Instances of false Orthography; Violations of the Rules of Syntax; Defects in Punctuation; and Violations of the Rules respecting Perspicuity and Accuracy. Designed for the benefit of private learners, as well as for the use of schools. By Lindley Murray.
Murray, Lindley, 1745-1826.Date: [1797]