| Author |
Stewart, Lillian Kimball, 1860-1943 |
| LoC No. |
00006258
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| Title |
The structure of the English sentence
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| Original Publication |
New York: American Book Company, 1900.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The proposition -- The classification of propositions -- The classification of sentences according to structure -- The classification of sentences according to form -- The adjective clause -- The analysis of simple, partially compound, and complex sentences -- The substantive clause -- Analysis of sentences containing noun clauses -- The adverbial clause of time -- The adverbial clause of place -- The adverbial clause of manner -- The analysis of sentences -- The adverbial clause of cause -- Clauses of purpose and result -- The adverbial clause of condition -- The adverbial clause of concession -- The adverbial clause of degree or comparison -- The compound sentence -- The conjunction in some of its uses -- The infinitive phrase -- The participial phrase -- The gerund -- The prepositional phrase -- The appositive phrase -- The direct object -- The subjective complement -- The objective complement -- The indirect object -- The adverbial noun -- Peculiar modifications -- Independent elements -- Sentence modifiers -- Elliptical sentences -- Miscellaneous sentences for analysis.
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| Credits |
Alan, The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Structure of the English Sentence" by Lillian G. Kimball is an instructional textbook focused on English grammar written in the late 19th century. The book aims to enhance readers' understanding of English sentence structure and grammar with an emphasis on the importance of communication and clarity in expressing thoughts. It seeks to transform the often dry study of grammar into a more engaging exploration of language use. At the start of the text, the author outlines a clear vision for how English grammar should be approached, emphasizing that it is not merely a collection of rules but a study of thought and expression. Kimball advocates for analyzing sentences as whole units that convey ideas, encouraging readers to understand the relationships between different components such as subjects and predicates. This foundation sets the stage for examining various aspects of sentence structure, aiming to equip students with the analytical tools necessary for effective writing and communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PE: Language and Literatures: English
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| Subject |
English language -- Syntax
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| Subject |
English language -- Sentences
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
75077 |
| Release Date |
Jan 10, 2025 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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