The Grammar School Speller and Definer: Embracing Graded Lessons in Spelling, Definitions, Pronunciation, and Synonymes, Proper Names and Geographical ... and a Condensed Study of English Etymology - Softcover
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This book serves as a comprehensive guide to mastering English orthography and orthoepy, offering a structured approach to learning spelling, pronunciation, and definition. The author recognizes the challenges inherent in English spelling due to the inconsistencies between sounds and their written representations. To address this, the book provides a series of exercises focusing on vocal elements, enabling readers to develop a strong foundation in recognizing and reproducing sounds accurately. Beyond basic spelling, the book delves into the intricacies of word formation, exploring rules for spelling, the use of prefixes and suffixes, and the impact of silent letters. It incorporates lessons on distinguishing between easily confused words, expanding vocabulary through synonyms, and understanding the historical development of words through Latin, Greek, and Anglo-Saxon roots. The book also addresses common pronunciation pitfalls with a dedicated section on frequently mispronounced words, offering guidance on correct articulation. Dictation exercises using carefully selected sentences from renowned authors further reinforce spelling and comprehension skills. By combining practical exercises with etymological insights, this book equips readers with the tools to not only spell and pronounce words correctly but also to appreciate the richness and complexity of the English language.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to mastering English orthography and orthoepy, offering a structured approach to learning spelling, pronunciation, and definition. The author recognizes the challenges inherent in English spelling due to the inconsistencies between sounds and their written representations. To address this, the book provides a series of exercises focusing on vocal elements, enabling readers to develop a strong foundation in recognizing and reproducing sounds accurately. Beyond basic spelling, the book delves into the intricacies of word formation, exploring rules for spelling, the use of prefixes and suffixes, and the impact of silent letters. It incorporates lessons on distinguishing between easily confused words, expanding vocabulary through synonyms, and understanding the historical development of words through Latin, Greek, and Anglo-Saxon roots. The book also addresses common pronunciation pitfalls with a dedicated section on frequently mispronounced words, offering guidance on correct articulation. Dictation exercises using carefully selected sentences from renowned authors further reinforce spelling and comprehension skills. By combining practical exercises with etymological insights, this book equips readers with the tools to not only spell and pronounce words correctly but also to appreciate the richness and complexity of the English language. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333638894_0
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