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A short introduction to English grammar

Chapter 2: GRAMMAR.
By Robert Lowth
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A concise manual presenting foundational principles of English grammar and arguing that the language's relative simplicity has encouraged careless practice and neglect of grammatical study. It sets out basic rules of construction and usage, accompanies them with critical notes that identify common errors even among accomplished writers, and illustrates points with paradigms and examples. Its stated aim is to enable readers to express themselves with propriety, judge the correctness of phrases, and encourage more careful composition.

A SHORT
INTRODUCTION
TO
ENGLISH GRAMMAR.

GRAMMAR.

Grammar is the Art of rightly expressing our thoughts by Words.

Grammar in general, or Universal Grammar, explains the Principles which are common to all languages.

The Grammar of any particular Language, as the English Grammar, applies those common principles to that particular language, according to the established usage and custom of it.

Grammar treats of Sentences, and the several parts of which they are compounded.

Sentences consist of Words; Words, of one or more Syllables; Syllables, of one or more Letters.

So that Letters, Syllables, Words, and Sentences, make up the whole subject of Grammar.