A practical new grammar, with exercises of bad English [electronic resource] : Or, An easy guide to speaking and writing the English language properly and correctly. Containing I. Orthography, or true spelling; which treats of the sound; and uses of the several letters in all positions; of the division of words into syllables; and the use of points. II. Prosody, or the art of pronouncing syllables in words truly; with tables of words properly accented. III. Etymology, or the kinds of words; which explains the several parts of speech; their derivations and different endings's change and likeness to one another. IV. Syntax, or construction; which teaches how to connect words aright in a sentence or sentences. To which is added a curious and useful appendix. By A. Fisher.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fisher, A. (Anne), 1719?-1778.

Standardized Title:

New grammar, with exercises of bad English

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English language--Grammar--Early works to 1800.

English language.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (192p. )

Edition:

A new edition, englarged and much improved.

Other Title:

Practical new grammar, with exercises of bad English

Place of Publication:

London : Printed for A. Millar, W. Law, and R. Cater; and for Wilson and Spence, York, M,DCC,LXXXIX. [1789]

Notes:

Titlepage in red and black.

First published as 'A new grammar, with exercises of bad English'.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T224861.

OCLC:

510705579