Title: Questions and exercises on English composition /
Authors: Nichol, John, 1833-1894.; M'Cormick, William Symington, 1859-1930.
Publisher: Macmillan and Co.,
Year: 1890
Subjects: English language Composition and exercises; English language Problems, exercises, etc.
Contents: Introductory. Definitions, synthesis of sentences ; Punctuation ; The general laws of style -- Accuracy of style. Correct grammar ; Purity in the use of words ; Propriety in the use of words -- Clearness or perspicuity. Simplicity and directness ; Brevity ; Precision, ambiguity in words ; Arrangement -- Strength and grace of style. Choice of words and phrases ; Number of words ; Order of words -- Prosody -- Miscellaneous question papers -- Themes for essays -- Passages for translation or paraphrase.