Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1901 edition. Excerpt: ... third lesson Correct the following sentences, and explain the reason for the changes: --1. This is an hard saying. 2. Things of these sort are easily understood. 3. She reads well and writes neat. 4. I bought them books at a very moderate price. 5. Give him a soon and decisive answer. 6. I will not by no means entertain a spy. 7. The messenger went direct to the place. 8. A nail well drove will support a great weight. 9. We admire the lustre of diamonds sat in gold. 10. You have wrote the correct answer. n. Them that seek wisdom will find it. 12. She and me are of the same age. 13. Whom was in the house? Me. 14. We was disappointed. 15. Circumstances alters cases. 16. The ship, with all her crew, were lost. 17. To live soberly, righteously, piously, are required of all men. 18. The reproofs of instruction is the way of life. 19. Time and tide waits for no man. 20. Each day bring its duties. 21. It is not me. 22. Mans chief good is an upright mind. 23. Moses rod was turned into a serpent. 24. The church is known by it's spire. 25. Who did he ask for? 26. I, being young, they deceived. 27. We are as well as when you was here. 28. There was more persons than one in this affair. 29. This is an useful invention. 30. Great improvements has been made. 31. They have chose the wise course. 32. Do not deny that you done it. 33. Your words sound harshly. 34. This teacher instruct my brother and they to read. 35. Every tree have put forth leaves. 36. This am the best answer which I can give. 37. Do you know them boys? 38. The orator what spoke last night is famous. 39. The ship did not sail in no other direction. 40. Had we knew it we should not have went. 41. Them's my opinions. 42. Will I be there in time? 43. I will be drowned; nobody shall help..
