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The subject and the predicate can be enlarged only by the addition of words and phrases ; for , if another proposition , either subordinate or independent , be introduced , the sentence is no longer simple , but complex or compound ...
The subject and the predicate can be enlarged only by the addition of words and phrases ; for , if another proposition , either subordinate or independent , be introduced , the sentence is no longer simple , but complex or compound ...
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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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... many bad traits in the character of Queen Elizabeth . " " The adjective phrase is one introduced by a word used regularly as an adjective . Thus : " He was a man generous in all things " ; " His garden , 12 COMPOSITION AND RHETORIC .
... many bad traits in the character of Queen Elizabeth . " " The adjective phrase is one introduced by a word used regularly as an adjective . Thus : " He was a man generous in all things " ; " His garden , 12 COMPOSITION AND RHETORIC .
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... subordinate propositions perform merely the functions of adjectives , or adverbs , or nouns , we shall use the word " clause " with special reference to those dependent , or subordinate , propositions , introduced by connectives .
... subordinate propositions perform merely the functions of adjectives , or adverbs , or nouns , we shall use the word " clause " with special reference to those dependent , or subordinate , propositions , introduced by connectives .
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Where rich roses bloomed " is an adjective clause , introduced by the conjunctive adverb " where , " and modifying the noun " garden . " This was a time when brave hearts trembled . " When brave hearts trembled " is an adjective clause ...
Where rich roses bloomed " is an adjective clause , introduced by the conjunctive adverb " where , " and modifying the noun " garden . " This was a time when brave hearts trembled . " When brave hearts trembled " is an adjective clause ...
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| Titel | Elements of Composition and Rhetoric: With Copious Exercises in Both Criticism and Construction Eclectic educational series 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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