Key to Dalgleish's English Composition in Prose and Verse: With and Introduction on the Teaching of Synthesis (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Walter Scott Dalgleish

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483402192 ISBN 13: 9780483402195

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the art of building clear, well-formed sentences with this classic guide to synthesis.

This introduction explains how to fix the main predicate and subject, connect ideas, and arrange parts for concise, elegant prose. It lays out practical steps for turning complex ideas into simple, readable sentences.

This edition presents a structured approach to synthesis, from simple and complex sentences to the relationships that bind clauses together. It uses practical examples to show how to balance elements, attach modifiers, and choose where to place adverbials for clarity and flow.

• Clear explanation of the subject and predicate as the core of every sentence
• Guidance on linking clauses and managing subordination with concrete examples
• Illustrations of how to rearrange words for readability and emphasis
• Practical exercises showing the progression from analysis to original writing

Ideal for readers of grammar and writing instruction who want a solid, traditional foundation in sentence construction and synthesis.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483402192
• ISBN 13: 9780483402195
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 62