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... describes boy , or tells what kind of a boy is meant ? Good . What is good called ? An ADJECTIVE . What is an Adjective ? An Adjective is a word used to describe or limit a noun or pronoun ; as , a bad man , an active child , John is ...
... describes boy , or tells what kind of a boy is meant ? Good . What is good called ? An ADJECTIVE . What is an Adjective ? An Adjective is a word used to describe or limit a noun or pronoun ; as , a bad man , an active child , John is ...
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... describe a noun ; an adverb , to describe or modify a verb , an 22 FIRST LESSONS IN COMPOSITION .
... describe a noun ; an adverb , to describe or modify a verb , an 22 FIRST LESSONS IN COMPOSITION .
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George Payn Quackenbos. adverb , to describe or modify a verb , an adjective , or another adverb . How can you tell them apart ? When a word expressing manner is joined to a noun or pronoun , it is an adjective ; when it is joined to a ...
George Payn Quackenbos. adverb , to describe or modify a verb , an adjective , or another adverb . How can you tell them apart ? When a word expressing manner is joined to a noun or pronoun , it is an adjective ; when it is joined to a ...
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... describes a noun or pronoun , by assigning to it a certain action or state . Does the participle form a distinct part of speech ? No ; participles are now classed as parts of verbs . How many participles has every transitive verb ? Five ...
... describes a noun or pronoun , by assigning to it a certain action or state . Does the participle form a distinct part of speech ? No ; participles are now classed as parts of verbs . How many participles has every transitive verb ? Five ...
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... derived ? What are the principal kinds of style ? Describe sim- ple style ; florid style ; nervous style ; concise style ; diffuse style . Mention the six essential properties of a good style . 128 FIRST LESSONS IN COMPOSITION . A Review,
... derived ? What are the principal kinds of style ? Describe sim- ple style ; florid style ; nervous style ; concise style ; diffuse style . Mention the six essential properties of a good style . 128 FIRST LESSONS IN COMPOSITION . A Review,
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