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... correctly such derivative words as having , debarring , chatted , and the like , which are not to be found in dictionaries , and regarding which the pupil is apt to be led astray by the fact that a change is made in the primi- tive word ...
... correctly such derivative words as having , debarring , chatted , and the like , which are not to be found in dictionaries , and regarding which the pupil is apt to be led astray by the fact that a change is made in the primi- tive word ...
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... your state be called ? rection . It will be well for him to underline such words as are misspelled , or improperly used , and require the pupil to correct them himself . Nouns . What is a Noun ? A Noun is NOUNS . 13 Nouns,
... your state be called ? rection . It will be well for him to underline such words as are misspelled , or improperly used , and require the pupil to correct them himself . Nouns . What is a Noun ? A Noun is NOUNS . 13 Nouns,
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... correctly ; use your dictionary whenever you are in doubt , and apply the four rules that relate to the formation of derivative words . III . If you date your composition , put a ... correct whatever errors you may SUBJECT AND PREDICATE . 81.
... correctly ; use your dictionary whenever you are in doubt , and apply the four rules that relate to the formation of derivative words . III . If you date your composition , put a ... correct whatever errors you may SUBJECT AND PREDICATE . 81.
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George Payn Quackenbos. care , in order to correct whatever errors you may have commit- ted , in punctuation , in spelling , or in style . EXERCISE . Write sentences containing the following words . When you can , introduce two or more ...
George Payn Quackenbos. care , in order to correct whatever errors you may have commit- ted , in punctuation , in spelling , or in style . EXERCISE . Write sentences containing the following words . When you can , introduce two or more ...
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... correctly , and to write accurately . 7. Of ancient traders , the first and most expert were the Phoenicians . 8. Formerly , it required a week for a person to go from New - York to Albany . 9. From Corsica the Carthaginians obtained ...
... correctly , and to write accurately . 7. Of ancient traders , the first and most expert were the Phoenicians . 8. Formerly , it required a week for a person to go from New - York to Albany . 9. From Corsica the Carthaginians obtained ...
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