An Advanced English Grammar with Exercises
by OpenStories
Original author: George Lyman Kittredge
"An Advanced English Grammar with Exercises" by George Lyman Kittredge and Frank Edgar Farley is an educational grammar textbook written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive guide aims to enhance students' understanding of English grammar, focusing on various elements such as parts of speech, inflections, and syntax. It is designed for learners who have a foundational knowledge of English and seeks to provide in-depth insights into sentence structure, grammatical rules, and usage. The opening of the text presents a clear structure for the book, beginning with a preface that outlines the organization of its content into distinct parts covering the essentials of English grammar. It sets the stage for a systematic study that includes both definitions and examples of various grammatical components and their functions within sentences. Additionally, the introduction emphasizes the relationship between language, thought, and grammar, establishing a foundational understanding of how grammar serves as a framework for effective communication. This portion effectively presents both the purpose of the text and the strategic approach it will take in facilitating advanced English grammar learning.
An Advanced English Grammar with Exercises, by George Lyman Kittredge. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #45814.
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30 Chapters
- 1.Preface630 words
- 2.Part ONE: The Parts of Speech in the Sentence217 words
- 3.Chapter VI: Verbs207 words
- 4.Chapter XI: The Meanings of Subordinate Clauses277 words
- 5.Introduction: Language and Grammar2,260 words
- 6.Part ONE: The Parts of Speech in the Sentence6,198 words
- 7.Chapter I: Inflection352 words
- 8.Chapter II: Nouns6,698 words
- 9.Chapter III: Pronouns5,281 words
- 10.Chapter IV: Adjectives1,743 words
- 11.Chapter V: Adverbs1,913 words
- 12.Chapter VI: Verbs (1)8,073 words
- 13.Chapter VI: Verbs (2)6,229 words
- 14.Chapter VII: Prepositions710 words
- 15.Chapter VIII: Conjunctions941 words
- 16.Chapter IX: Interjections391 words
- 17.Chapter X: Clauses as Parts of Speech1,550 words
- 18.Chapter XI: The Meanings of Subordinate Clauses5,343 words
- 19.Chapter I: The Structure of Sentences1,257 words
- 20.Chapter II: Analysis of Sentences835 words
- 21.Chapter III: Modifiers2,082 words
- 22.Chapter IV: Complements1,078 words
- 23.Chapter V: Modifiers of Complements and of Modifiers916 words
- 24.Chapter VI: Independent Elements220 words
- 25.Chapter VII: Combinations of Clauses4,527 words
- 26.Chapter VIII: Elliptical Sentences (1)7,993 words
- 27.Chapter VIII: Elliptical Sentences (2)8,203 words
- 28.Chapter VIII: Elliptical Sentences (3)7,098 words
- 29.Appendix: Lists of Verbs (1)8,170 words
- 30.Appendix: Lists of Verbs (2)4,227 words