A Practical And Philological Textbook On The Analysis Of Sentences, Parsing, And Punctuation

By John I. Jones

Book Overview

""A Practical and Philological Textbook on the Analysis of Sentences, Parsing, and Punctuation"" is a comprehensive guide to the analysis of sentences, parsing, and punctuation, written by John I. Jones and originally published in 1884. The book is designed to provide students with a practical and thorough understanding of the structure and function of sentences, as well as the rules and principles of effective punctuation. The book begins with an overview of the basic elements of sentence analysis, including parts of speech, phrases, and clauses. It then progresses to more advanced topics such as sentence structure and diagramming, and the use of punctuation to clarify meaning and convey emphasis. Throughout the book, Jones provides numerous examples and exercises to help students develop their skills in sentence analysis and punctuation. In addition to its practical focus, the book also includes a strong philological component, exploring the historical and etymological roots of English grammar and syntax. Jones draws on a range of historical sources and linguistic traditions to provide a rich and nuanced understanding of the evolution of the English language. Overall, ""A Practical and Philological Textbook on the Analysis of Sentences, Parsing, and Punctuation"" is a valuable resource for students and teachers of English grammar and composition, as well as anyone interested in the history and structure of the English language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436744806
• ISBN13: 9781436744805
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"