Higher Lessons in English - A work on english grammar and composition by Brainerd Kellogg;Alonzo Reed
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1. Frogs croak. 2. Hens sit. 3. Sheep bleat. 4. Cows low. 5. Flies buzz. 6. Sap ascends. 7. Study pays. 8. Buds swell. 9. Books aid. 10. Noise disturbs. 11. Hope strengthens. 12. Cocks crow. * * * * * LESSON 5. COMPOSITION--SUBJECT AND PREDICATE. +CAPITAL LETTER--RULE.--The first word of every sentence must begin with a _capital letter_+. +PERIOD--RULE.--A _period_ must be placed after every sentence that simply affirms, denies, or commands.+ +Direction+.--_Construct sentences by supplying a subject to each of the following predicates_:-- Ask yourselves the questions, What tarnishes? Who sailed, conquered, etc.? |
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