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A Syntax Of The English Language - Softcover

L. H. Hunt

 
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Synopsis

A Syntax Of The English Language by L. H. Hunt is a comprehensive nineteenth-century English grammar and parsing manual. It presents a systematic approach to syntax, covering topics such as nominative-verb agreement, adjective and pronoun agreement, genitive constructions, and the behavior of relative clauses. The text emphasizes the parsing of long sentences and features 'Concord' and 'Note' sections, along with extensive examples from classical authors like Gibbon, Shakespeare, Bacon, and Johnson to illustrate its rules. Designed as a practical teaching manual for educators and students, it aims to enhance reading, writing, and grammatical accuracy, complete with exercises and a parsing key. This work reflects the educational practices of its time, focusing on grammar as essential for language precision, and includes editorial notes on usage, ellipses, and idioms.

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