
A clear‑headed guide to polishing everyday English, this volume treats language as a habit to be shaped rather than a set of rules to be memorised. Instead of presenting isolated “find‑the‑error” sentences, it offers short, purposeful drills that let learners feel the right choice between alternatives, reinforcing correct patterns through repeated use. The author’s emphasis on authentic models helps readers replace inherited bad habits with confident, precise expression.
Designed to complement a classic rhetoric textbook, the book is organized into concise chapters on the major parts of speech—articles, nouns, verbs, adjectives, and more—each packed with practical exercises that can be slipped into a classroom or a self‑study routine. Teachers will appreciate the thoughtful suggestions for guiding students, while anyone seeking to tighten their spoken or written English will find the step‑by‑step practice both accessible and effective.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (277K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Kevin Handy, Dave Maddock, Sjaani and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2004-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1864–1924
Best known for practical, classroom-tested English textbooks, this longtime Hotchkiss School teacher wrote with a clear belief that good writing comes from habit, example, and steady practice. His books helped shape the way composition and usage were taught to generations of students.
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