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... and sentences containing such clauses are complex . I read the papers , and I returned them . In the third sentence we use neither the phrase nor the dependent clause , but express the ideas by means of independent propositions .
... and sentences containing such clauses are complex . I read the papers , and I returned them . In the third sentence we use neither the phrase nor the dependent clause , but express the ideas by means of independent propositions .
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We see , therefore , that , by a skillful introduction of words and phrases , even the simple sentence may be long and difficult , and may express much . Words introduced as modifiers are : ( 1 ) Adjectives ; as , “ Honest men can speak ...
We see , therefore , that , by a skillful introduction of words and phrases , even the simple sentence may be long and difficult , and may express much . Words introduced as modifiers are : ( 1 ) Adjectives ; as , “ Honest men can speak ...
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... that several arrangements of a simple sentence present the meaning with equal clearness ; yet there may be still a choice of structure . It is not enough that we express ourselves so as to be clearly understood ; we should endeavor ...
... that several arrangements of a simple sentence present the meaning with equal clearness ; yet there may be still a choice of structure . It is not enough that we express ourselves so as to be clearly understood ; we should endeavor ...
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Since “ that ” applies to both persons and things , its use may be somewhat ambiguous when the antecedent does not express which is meant . This is the case THE COMPLEX SENTENCE . 23.
Since “ that ” applies to both persons and things , its use may be somewhat ambiguous when the antecedent does not express which is meant . This is the case THE COMPLEX SENTENCE . 23.
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not express which is meant . This is the case with such antecedents as “ one and “ all . ” Now " who " instead of “ that ” would decide at once for persons ; “ which " for things . EXERCISE V. DIRECTION.- Point out and classify the ...
not express which is meant . This is the case with such antecedents as “ one and “ all . ” Now " who " instead of “ that ” would decide at once for persons ; “ which " for things . EXERCISE V. DIRECTION.- Point out and classify the ...
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| Titel | Elements of Composition and Rhetoric: With Copious Exercises in Both Criticism and Construction Harvey's language course, Thomas Wadleigh Harvey |
| Autor/in | Virginia Waddy |
| Verlag | American Book Company, 1889 |
| Original von | Harvard University |
| Digitalisiert | 16. Apr. 2008 |
| Länge | 416 Seiten |
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