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Elements of English an Introduction to English Grammar: For the Use of Schools (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

George Hodgdon Ricker

 
9780282763848: Elements of English an Introduction to English Grammar: For the Use of Schools (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master the building blocks of English with a trusted classroom classic.

This introductory grammar book presents language as used by good speakers and writers today, guiding readers through the basics of statements, questions, commands, and exclamations. It teaches how sentences are built from a subject and a predicate, and shows how to identify parts of speech, punctuation, and capitalization in clear, student-friendly steps.

This edition walks through foundational topics in sequence, from naming words and sentences to the parts that modify them. It introduces capital letters, proper and common nouns, pronouns, and the structure of simple and complex sentences. Readers practice with exercises that reinforce analysis, synthesis, and the correct use of punctuation marks. The book emphasizes practical understanding for schoolwork and everyday writing, with examples and activities that help students apply what they learn.
  • How to spot the subject and predicate in a sentence
  • Different kinds of sentences: declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory
  • Rules for capitalization and punctuation, including periods, question marks, and exclamation points
  • Classifications of nouns (proper, common) and the role of pronouns
Ideal for readers of the school syllabus and anyone building a solid grammar foundation, this edition supports clear, confident writing.

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